Amy Biehl Charter High School (Closed 2016)
- Amy Biehl Charter High School served 293 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math was 30-39% (which was lower than the New Mexico state average of 43%) for the 2009-2010 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts was 70-79% (which was higher than the New Mexico state average of 53%) for the 2009-2010 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was lower than the New Mexico state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment was 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the New Mexico state average of 76%.
- Amy Biehl Charter High School operated within the Albuquerque School District.
- Albuquerque School District's 66% graduation rate was lower than the New Mexico state average of 71%.
School Overview
| School Type | Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 293 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 21 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
| Definition of Terms 2015-2016 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NM) |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (09-10) | 30-39% | 43% |
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) (09-10) | 70-79% | 53% |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | 5% | 10% |
| Asian | 1% | 1% |
| Hispanic | 49% | 61% |
| Black | 3% | 2% |
| White | 42% | 24% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.59 | 0.38 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 8% | 67% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 4% |
District Comparison
| School District Name | Albuquerque School District | |
| Number of Schools Managed | 167 | 2 |
| Number of Students Managed | 91,844 | 332 |
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| District Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 21% | 21% |
| District Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 28% | 28% |
| District Graduation Rate | 66% | 71% |
| District Total Revenue | $1,022 MM | $5 MM |
| District Spending | $1,112 MM | $4 MM |
| District Revenue / Student | $10,860 | $13,738 |
| District Spending / Student | $11,823 | $13,383 |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
Source: 2015-2016 (latest school year available) NCES, NM Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Amy Biehl Charter High School is Sandia High School (0.4 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Madison Middle School (0.9 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Inez Elementary School (0.8 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Albuquerque Sandia High School Grades: 9-12 | 1730 students
0.4 miles
7801 Candelaria Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505)880-3744 0.4 9-12 1730 - Albuquerque Inez Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 384 students
0.8 miles
1700 Pennsylvania Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505)880-3744 0.8 PK-5 384 - Albuquerque Sombra Del Monte Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 340 students
0.8 miles
9110 Shoshone Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87111
(505)880-3744 0.8 PK-5 340 - Albuquerque Bellehaven Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 342 students
0.9 miles
8701 Prin Jeanne Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505)880-3744 0.9 K-5 342 - Albuquerque Madison Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 705 students
0.9 miles
3501 Moon Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87111
(505)880-3744 0.9 6-8 705
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