Los Alamos High School is the public high school in Los Alamos, New Mexico, United States. The school opened in 1946, and was originally supported by the Atomic Energy Commission. It has been academically recognized by Newsweek, U.S. News & World Report, and the New Mexico Public Education Department.
Serving 304 students in grades 9, Topper Freshman Academy ranks in the top 10% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 21%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 33%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9
- Enrollment: 304 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Graduation Rate: 87% (Top 5% in NM)
- Math Proficiency: 46%
- Reading Proficiency: 62%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Topper Freshman Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
Topper Freshman Academy's student population of 304 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 500% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
304 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Year Founded
1946
School Rankings
The diversity score of Topper Freshman Academy is 0.58, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)46%
21%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)62%
33%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
2%
12%
Asian
3%
1%
Hispanic
34%
62%
Black
1%
2%
White
55%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(20-21)87%
66%
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 21% NM state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 33% NM state average).
What is the graduation rate of Topper Freshman Academy?
The graduation rate of Topper Freshman Academy is 87%, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 66%.
How many students attend Topper Freshman Academy?
304 students attend Topper Freshman Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Topper Freshman Academy students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Topper Freshman Academy?
Topper Freshman Academy has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does Topper Freshman Academy offer ?
Topper Freshman Academy offers enrollment in grades 9 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Topper Freshman Academy part of?
Topper Freshman Academy is part of Los Alamos School District.
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