Career Academic & Technical Academy serves 144 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 20-29% (which was lower than the New Mexico state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-39% (which was lower than the New Mexico state average of 51%).
Minority enrollment was 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the New Mexico state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
144 students
Total Classroom Teachers (10-11)
8 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)20-29%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)30-39%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
5%
12%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
49%
62%
Black
2%
2%
White
44%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(11-12)40-59%
71%
Eligible for Free Lunch (10-11)
4%
62%
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?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% NM state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% NM state average).
What is the graduation rate of Career Academic & Technical Academy?
The graduation rate of Career Academic & Technical Academy is 40-59%, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 71%.
How many students attend Career Academic & Technical Academy?
144 students attend Career Academic & Technical Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Career Academic & Technical Academy students are Hispanic, 44% of students are White, 5% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Black.
What grades does Career Academic & Technical Academy offer ?
Career Academic & Technical Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Career Academic & Technical Academy part of?
Career Academic & Technical Academy is part of Albuquerque Public Schools School District.
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