Serving 253 students in grades 9-12, College And Career High School 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 30-34% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 253 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Graduation Rate: 98% (Top 1% in NM)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
College And Career High School 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
College And Career High School's student population of 253 students has grown by 50% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 100% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
253 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
College And Career High School 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 College And Career High School is 0.42, 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
#136 out of 810 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
33%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
2%
12%
Asian
2%
1%
Hispanic
74%
62%
Black
1%
2%
White
19%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
2%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(20-21)98%
66%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is College And Career High School's ranking?
College And Career High School is ranked #136 out of 810 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico.
What schools are College And Career High School often compared to?
College And Career High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Early College Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
What is the graduation rate of College And Career High School?
The graduation rate of College And Career High School is 98%, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 66%.
How many students attend College And Career High School?
253 students attend College And Career High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of College And Career High School students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of College And Career High School?
College And Career High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does College And Career High School offer ?
College And Career High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is College And Career High School part of?
College And Career High School is part of Albuquerque Public Schools School District.
In what neighborhood is College And Career High School located?
College And Career High School is located in the Silver Hill neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM.
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