Serving 350 students in grades 9-12, Abq Charter 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 is ≤20% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 350 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Graduation Rate: 40% (Btm 50% in NM)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
School Overview
Abq Charter Academy's student population of 350 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 42% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
350 students
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Abq Charter Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 796 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Abq Charter Academy is 0.32, 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
#600 out of 796 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
33%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
American Indian
4%
11%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
82%
63%
Black
3%
2%
White
4%
19%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(20-21)40%
66%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)100%
43.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
85%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Abq Charter Academy's ranking?
Abq Charter Academy is ranked #600 out of 796 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
What schools are Abq Charter Academy often compared to?
Abq Charter Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Ace Leadership 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 24% NM state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
What is the graduation rate of Abq Charter Academy?
The graduation rate of Abq Charter Academy is 40%, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 66%.
How many students attend Abq Charter Academy?
350 students attend Abq Charter Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Abq Charter Academy students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are White, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Abq Charter Academy?
Abq Charter Academy has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does Abq Charter Academy offer ?
Abq Charter Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Abq Charter Academy part of?
Abq Charter Academy is part of Albuquerque School District.
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