Aztec Youth Academy serves 33 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 33 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Graduation Rate: <50%
- Math Proficiency: <50%
- Reading Proficiency: <50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
School Overview
Aztec Youth Academy's student population of 33 students has grown by 83% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
33 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
The diversity score of Aztec Youth Academy is 0.36, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)<50%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)<50%
51%
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
13:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
79%
63%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Black
6%
2%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
White
9%
19%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
(19-20)<50%
77%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
85%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NM state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% NM state average).
What is the graduation rate of Aztec Youth Academy?
The graduation rate of Aztec Youth Academy is 50%, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 77%.
How many students attend Aztec Youth Academy?
33 students attend Aztec Youth Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Aztec Youth Academy students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, 6% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Aztec Youth Academy?
Aztec Youth Academy has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does Aztec Youth Academy offer ?
Aztec Youth Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Aztec Youth Academy part of?
Aztec Youth Academy is part of Juvenile Justice School District.
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