Serving 145 students in grades 9-12, Southwest Secondary Learning Center ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-59% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-79% (which is higher 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 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 145 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Graduation Rate: 50-59% (Btm 50% in NM)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Southwest Secondary Learning Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
School Overview
Southwest Secondary Learning Center's student population of 145 students has declined by 41% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 27% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
145 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Southwest Secondary Learning Center ranks within the top 20% of all 217 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Southwest Secondary Learning Center is 0.65, 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
#31 out of 217 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
58%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
8%
12%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
37%
62%
Black
6%
2%
White
46%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
2%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
50-59%
66%
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
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 Southwest Secondary Learning Center's ranking?
Southwest Secondary Learning Center is ranked #31 out of 217 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico.
What schools are Southwest Secondary Learning Center often compared to?
Southwest Secondary Learning Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Sw Aeronautics Mathematics And Science Academy, Abq School Of Excellence by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% NM state average), while 60-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% NM state average).
What is the graduation rate of Southwest Secondary Learning Center?
The graduation rate of Southwest Secondary Learning Center is 50-59%, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 66%.
How many students attend Southwest Secondary Learning Center?
145 students attend Southwest Secondary Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Southwest Secondary Learning Center students are White, 37% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are American Indian, 6% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Southwest Secondary Learning Center?
Southwest Secondary Learning Center has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does Southwest Secondary Learning Center offer ?
Southwest Secondary Learning Center offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Southwest Secondary Learning Center part of?
Southwest Secondary Learning Center is part of Southwest Secondary Learning Center School District.
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