Serving 397 students in grades 7-12, Academy For Technology & Classics ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% 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: 7-12
- Enrollment: 397 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Graduation Rate: 92% (Top 10% in NM)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 36% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 57% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Academy For Technology & Classics ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Academy For Technology & Classics's student population of 397 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
397 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Academy For Technology & Classics ranks within the top 20% of all 810 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Academy For Technology & Classics is 0.51, 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
#122 out of 810 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
33%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
12%
Asian
6%
1%
Hispanic
65%
62%
Black
1%
2%
White
27%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
2%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(20-21)92%
66%
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Academy For Technology & Classics's ranking?
Academy For Technology & Classics is ranked #122 out of 810 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico.
What schools are Academy For Technology & Classics often compared to?
Academy For Technology & Classicsis often viewed alongside schools like Monte Del Sol Charter, Mandela International Magnet (Mims) by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
What is the graduation rate of Academy For Technology & Classics?
The graduation rate of Academy For Technology & Classics is 92%, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 66%.
How many students attend Academy For Technology & Classics?
397 students attend Academy For Technology & Classics.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Academy For Technology & Classics students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, 6% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Academy For Technology & Classics?
Academy For Technology & Classics has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does Academy For Technology & Classics offer ?
Academy For Technology & Classics offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Academy For Technology & Classics part of?
Academy For Technology & Classics is part of Santa Fe Public Schools School District.
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