Top Rankings
Los Alamos School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,168 students in Los Alamos School District. This district's average high testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public high schools in New Mexico.
Public High Schools in Los Alamos School District have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the New Mexico public high school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 35% statewide average).
The top ranked public high schools in Los Alamos School District are Los Alamos High School and Topper Freshman Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. Public High School in Los Alamos School District have a Graduation Rate of 96%, which is more than the New Mexico average of 76%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Los Alamos High School, with 97% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New Mexico or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NM)
# Schools
8 Schools
263 Schools
# Students
3,723 Students
120,181 Students
# Teachers
294 Teachers
7,492 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Los Alamos School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 140 school districts in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 96% has increased from 87% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#3 out of 141 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
33%
Graduation Rate
(20-21)92%
66%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.59
0.57
% American Indian
1%
12%
% Asian
5%
1%
% Hispanic
35%
62%
% Black
1%
2%
% White
54%
21%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
2%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,140 is higher than the state median of $14,756. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,948 is less than the state median of $14,121. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$56 MM
$4,694 MM
Spending
$52 MM
$4,492 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,140
$14,756
Spending / Student
$13,948
$14,121
Best Los Alamos School District Public High Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Los Alamos High School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1300 Diamond Dr
Los Alamos, NM 87544
(505) 663-2210
Los Alamos, NM 87544
(505) 663-2210
Gr: 10-12 | 864 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #22.
Topper Freshman Academy
(Math: 46% | Reading: 62% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3800 Canyon Drive
Los Alamos, NM 87544
(505) 663-2510
Los Alamos, NM 87544
(505) 663-2510
Gr: 9 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
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