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Los Alamos Public Schools

Los Alamos High School

#2 in Best Public High Schools in New Mexico
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • Public
  • 10-12
  • Los Alamos, NM
  • 209 reviews
A+
Overall Niche Grade
How are grades calculated?
  1. Academics
    A
  2. Diversity
    B+
  3. Teachers
    A-
  4. College Prep
    A
  5. Clubs & Activities
    A-
  6. Health & Safety
    A-
  7. Administration
    C+
  8. Sports
    A-
  9. Food
    C-
  10. Resources & Facilities
    B+
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Los Alamos High School is a top rated, public school located in Los Alamos, NM. It has 821 students in grades 10-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 15 to 1. According to state test scores, 39% of students are at least proficient in math and 67% in reading.
Address
1300 Diamond Dr
Los Alamos, NM 87544
Telephone
(505) 663-2230
Website
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Los Alamos High School Rankings

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Academics

Percent Proficient - Reading
67%
Percent Proficient - Math
39%
Average Graduation Rate
87%
Average SAT
1310
152 responses
Average ACT
28
128 responses
AP Enrollment
33%
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Living in the Area
A+
Overall Niche Grade
How are grades calculated?
  1. Cost of Living
    B-
  2. Good for Families
    A+
  3. Housing
    A+
Area Feel
Suburban
Median Household Income
$101,399
National
$55,322
Median Rent
$989
National
$949
Median Home Value
$291,800
National
$184,700

Culture & Safety

Health & Safety
A-
Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
Poll
78%
of students agree that they feel safe at their school.18 responses
Poll
72%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.18 responses
Poll
What are your favorite school events or traditions?
Based on 31 responses
Report
  • Homecoming
    39%
  • Pep rally
    23%
  • Prom
    16%
  • Homecoming Parade
    6%
  • Senior event (different each time)
    6%
  • All school hosted things were bad
    3%
  • Basketball state tournament
    3%

Students

Diversity
B+
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
821
Free or Reduced Lunch
6%
96%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.23 responses
65%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.23 responses
74%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.23 responses

Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
National
17:1
Average Teacher Salary
$51,351
Teachers in First/Second Year
20.9%
77%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.30 responses
73%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.30 responses
80%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.30 responses

Clubs & Activities

Clubs & Activities
A-
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low
Expenses Per Student
$13,935/ year
National
$12,239
81%
of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.31 responses
45%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.31 responses
58%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.31 responses
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Los Alamos High School Reviews

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Los Alamos High School may be ranked as one of the top public high schools in the nation, but it is only a good fit for a small number of over-achieving, self-motivated students. The high school is highly influenced by Los Alamos National Laboratories. Most students have at least one parent that works at the Lab, and the correlation between the two has led to a stressful, competitive outlook of both students and their parents. The pressure put on students, even if not directly by their own parents, is insane. To graduate with honors, students must have over a 4.0 cummulative GPA of a 4.0 scale. Straight A's mean nothing unless at least one of those A's is in an AP class. For students who are not meant for college, Los Alamos High School offers nothing. No manual skills like woodshop. Just advanced math and science classes.
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Challenging school but great academics and preparation for the future! The teachers are (for the most part) wonderful and engaging. I’ve definitely encountered a lot of stress overall, but I do feel fully prepared for college and the real world
Los Alamos High School in Los Alamos, New Mexico is an excellent school to attend. The school is very involved in sports and supporting athletes of all sports and all ages and skill sets. The school is also a great supporter of the arts, such as music, choir, the fine arts, and other courses. Art shows and music concerts are hosted every school year. Los Alamos High School offers an assortment of courses for everyone, no matter what they like, such as forensics, humanities, etc. Granted, Los Alamos is rated as the third-best high school in New Mexico and therefore, it is a difficult school and wonderful for those who want a challenge. Overall, Los Alamos High School supports kids in all of their interests and beliefs.