Serving 100 students in grades 9-12, Freedom High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 21%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 33%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 100 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Graduation Rate: 31% (Btm 50% in NM)
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Freedom High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Freedom High School's student population of 100 students has declined by 31% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
100 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Freedom High School is 0.60, 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)≤20%
21%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)11-19%
33%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
14:1
American Indian
12%
12%
Asian
2%
1%
Hispanic
57%
62%
Black
n/a
2%
White
26%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
2%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
31%
66%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (05-06)
4%
8%
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 schools are Freedom High School often compared to?
Freedom High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like New Futures High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 21% NM state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 33% NM state average).
What is the graduation rate of Freedom High School?
The graduation rate of Freedom High School is 31%, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 66%.
How many students attend Freedom High School?
100 students attend Freedom High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Freedom High School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, 12% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Freedom High School?
Freedom High School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does Freedom High School offer ?
Freedom High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Freedom High School part of?
Freedom High School is part of Albuquerque Public Schools School District.
School Reviews
5 7/10/2020
Freedom High gave me the opportunity to retake my graduation exit exam. Passed it the first time. I already had all my credits but didn't graduate because of the exit exam. Missed it by 5. Thank you.
5 8/16/2010
a: Academic programs provide opportunities for 1 on 1 student/teacher time, as much time as needed to understand a concept. Courses are guided, but also allow for self-paced learning for those that wish to take advantage of this.
b. Classes are offered in a wide variety of subject areas, such as Eastern Philosophy, Film Appreciation, Sculpture, Work for Credit (mentoring for Habitat for Humanity). However, the music programs were cut for Albuquerque Public School systems many years back (at elementary and middle school levels), so there is not enough demand to offer music at this school.
c. I am currently not aware of academic or athletic awards, as this is a small school without organized sports teams, and caters to alternative students (homeless, gifted, mentally ill, parents, those who wish to return to school to graduate later in life, students who have been incarcerated, abuse victims, state wards, orphans, students that need to work and attend school, emancipated minors, etc.). These students are far too busy learning to be sidetracked by sports.
d.Freedom High School resides on a small campus, devided by three buildings, and student parking. Two buildings are dedicated to teaching and administration. The third, is a recently constructed Gym, allowing the students to participate in P.E. onsite. Students previously had to walk 1/2 mile to the YMCA to participate in P.E. This is a major source of joy for Freedom High School!
e. This school is an Alternative High School, and unfortunately, many of the parents' of the students are simply not interested in the education of their children, or are unavailable to participate in their education. However, Freedom High School assigns an advisor who meets with each student every week to assess how the student is performing, if there is anything that can be provided to the student to help them to excel, and to find out what is happening in the student's life. The advisors are teachers of the school (think of it like homeroom, but at a one-to-one basis), who genuinely care about the students, know about the students lives, and have come from situations of adversity themselves. They are really the only school I have attended in Albuquerque Public School system that adequately provided me with preparation for college and the work force. Without Freedom High School, many difficult students (for the teachers) would not have been able to graduate, and go on to excel in their lives! I am truly thankful for the teachers and staff at Freedom!
5 5/1/2007
This is a great school to attend if you are lacking a couple credits. Class size small, some teachers do not have the best teaching methods. Don't expect to form a tight relationship with your class mates, work is self paced and students tend to be quiet. There are no proms, sports etc. Miss out on typical high school events. Plus side, pick your own schedule, change teachers classes every 6 weeks, which is nice in case a teacher isn't working out for you
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