Del Norte High School

5323 Montgomery Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87110

(School attendance zone shown in map)

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Del Norte High School serves 1,055 students in grades 9-12.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 21%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 33%) for the 2018-19 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.

Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,055 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 88%
Graduation Rate
: 57% (Btm 50% in NM)
Math Proficiency
: 11% (Top 1%)
Reading Proficiency
: 26% (Top 1%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Del Norte High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:

School Overview

Del Norte High School's student population of 1,055 students has declined by 9% over five school years.

The teacher population of 70 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Total Students

1,055 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

70 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

The diversity score of Del Norte High School is 0.61, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (NM)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

(18-19)

11%

21%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Del Norte High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

(18-19)

26%

33%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Del Norte High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New Mexico by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

15:1

14:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Del Norte High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of New Mexico by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

16%

12%

This chart display the percentage of American Indian students in Del Norte High School and percentage of American Indian public school students in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Asian

Hispanic

59%

62%

This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Del Norte High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Black

White

12%

21%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Del Norte High School and the percentage of White public school students in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.61

0.57

This chart display the diversity score of Del Norte High School and the public school average diversity score of New Mexico by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Graduation Rate

57%

77%

This chart display graduation rate of Del Norte High School and public school graduation rate of New Mexico by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

100%

73%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Del Norte High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Del Norte High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.

School Statewide Testing

View Education Department Test Scores

School District Name

Albuquerque Public Schools School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Del Norte High School's ranking?

Del Norte High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for: Most diverse schools (Top 20%) and Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 21% NM state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 33% NM state average).

What is the graduation rate of Del Norte High School?

The graduation rate of Del Norte High School is 57%, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 77%.

How many students attend Del Norte High School?

1,055 students attend Del Norte High School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

59% of Del Norte High School students are Hispanic, 16% of students are American Indian, 12% of students are White, 6% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Del Norte High School?

Del Norte High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.

What grades does Del Norte High School offer ?

Del Norte High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12

What school district is Del Norte High School part of?

Del Norte High School is part of Albuquerque Public Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,055 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 88%
Graduation Rate
: 57% (Btm 50%)
Math Proficiency
: 11% (Top 1%)
Reading Proficiency
: 26% (Top 1%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education