Serving 1,737 students in grades 9-12, Sandia High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 58%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,737 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 72%
- Graduation Rate: 86% (Top 20% in NM)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sandia High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
Sandia High School's student population of 1,737 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 106 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,737 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
106 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sandia High School ranks within the top 5% of all 217 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sandia High School is 0.62, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#8 out of 217 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
58%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
6%
12%
Asian
4%
1%
Hispanic
55%
62%
Black
3%
2%
White
28%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
2%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
86%
66%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sandia High School's ranking?
Sandia High School is ranked #8 out of 217 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in New Mexico.
What schools are Sandia High School often compared to?
Sandia High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Manzano High School, La Cueva High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% NM state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% NM state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sandia High School?
The graduation rate of Sandia High School is 86%, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 66%.
How many students attend Sandia High School?
1,737 students attend Sandia High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Sandia High School students are Hispanic, 28% of students are White, 6% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sandia High School?
Sandia High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sandia High School offer ?
Sandia High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Sandia High School part of?
Sandia High School is part of Albuquerque Public Schools School District.
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