Serving 144 students in grades 9-12, Career Academic & Technical Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 20-29% (which was lower than the New Mexico state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-39% (which was lower than the New Mexico state average of 51%).
Minority enrollment was 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
144 students
Total Classroom Teachers (10-11)
8 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)20-29%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)30-39%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
5%
12%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
49%
62%
Black
2%
2%
White
44%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
2%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(11-12)40-59%
71%
Eligible for Free Lunch (10-11)
4%
62%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2012-2013 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% NM state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% NM state average).
What is the graduation rate of Career Academic & Technical Academy?
The graduation rate of Career Academic & Technical Academy is 40-59%, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 71%.
How many students attend Career Academic & Technical Academy?
144 students attend Career Academic & Technical Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Career Academic & Technical Academy students are Hispanic, 44% of students are White, 5% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Black.
What grades does Career Academic & Technical Academy offer ?
Career Academic & Technical Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Career Academic & Technical Academy part of?
Career Academic & Technical Academy is part of Albuquerque Public Schools School District.
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