Atrisco Heritage Academy High School, better known as Atrisco Heritage, is a public high school in Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States. It is located on the city’s West Mesa. It is a part of the Albuquerque Public Schools. The school is named after the Atrisco Land Grant.
Serving 2,055 students in grades 9-12, Atrisco Heritage Academy High School 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 7% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 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 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,055 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Graduation Rate: 82% (Top 30% in NM)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 7% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Atrisco Heritage Academy High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Atrisco Heritage Academy High School's student population of 2,055 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 133 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
2,055 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
133 teachers
Year Founded
2008
Colors
Green, Navy Blue, Gold
School Rankings
Atrisco Heritage Academy High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 810 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Atrisco Heritage Academy High School is 0.17, 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
#701 out of 810 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
33%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
2%
12%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
91%
62%
Black
2%
2%
White
4%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(20-21)82%
66%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
9%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Jaguar
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Atrisco Heritage Academy High School's ranking?
Atrisco Heritage Academy High School is ranked #701 out of 810 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
What schools are Atrisco Heritage Academy High School often compared to?
Atrisco Heritage Academy High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Amy Biehl Charter High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
7% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 22% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
What is the graduation rate of Atrisco Heritage Academy High School?
The graduation rate of Atrisco Heritage Academy High School is 82%, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 66%.
How many students attend Atrisco Heritage Academy High School?
2,055 students attend Atrisco Heritage Academy High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Atrisco Heritage Academy High School students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Atrisco Heritage Academy High School?
Atrisco Heritage Academy High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does Atrisco Heritage Academy High School offer ?
Atrisco Heritage Academy High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Atrisco Heritage Academy High School part of?
Atrisco Heritage Academy High School is part of Albuquerque School District.
In what neighborhood is Atrisco Heritage Academy High School located?
Atrisco Heritage Academy High School is located in the Southwest Mesa neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM. There are 1 other public schools located in Southwest Mesa.
School Reviews
5 5/6/2021
Going to this school fresh with no friends freshman year was not that hard. Everyone at school is nice, people are very welcoming here, the school feels really safe. It was pretty easy to make friends, only a select few are a little stuck up and rude. If you respect other people's space then they'll respect yours too. This school is awesome. Security guards are nice, Teachers are really cool (you could literally talk to them like they're your best friend) and they're always willing to help out.
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