Serving 210 students in grades 9-12, New America School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 58%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 210 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: 24% (Btm 50% in NM)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
New America School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
New America School's student population of 210 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
210 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
New America School ranks within the top 50% of all 217 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of New America School is 0.12, which is less 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
#93 out of 217 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
58%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
2%
12%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
94%
62%
Black
1%
2%
White
2%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
2%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
24%
66%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
74%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is New America School's ranking?
New America School is ranked #93 out of 217 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% NM state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% NM state average).
What is the graduation rate of New America School?
The graduation rate of New America School is 24%, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 66%.
How many students attend New America School?
210 students attend New America School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of New America School students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of New America School?
New America School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does New America School offer ?
New America School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is New America School part of?
New America School is part of Albuquerque Public Schools School District.
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