Serving 201 students in grades 9-12, Early College Academy ranks in the top 5% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-79% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥80% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 58%).
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 201 students
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Graduation Rate: 91% (Top 10% in NM)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥80% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Early College Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
Early College Academy's student population of 201 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
201 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
1 teacher
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Early College Academy ranks within the top 5% of all 217 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Early College Academy is 0.58, which is more 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
#10 out of 217 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥80%
58%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
2%
12%
Asian
6%
1%
Hispanic
59%
62%
Black
1%
2%
White
26%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
2%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
91%
66%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Early College Academy's ranking?
Early College Academy is ranked #10 out of 217 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in New Mexico.
What schools are Early College Academy often compared to?
Early College Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Albuquerque Institute Of Math & Science, Explore Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% NM state average), while ≥80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% NM state average).
What is the graduation rate of Early College Academy?
The graduation rate of Early College Academy is 91%, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 66%.
How many students attend Early College Academy?
201 students attend Early College Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Early College Academy students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, 6% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What grades does Early College Academy offer ?
Early College Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Early College Academy part of?
Early College Academy is part of Albuquerque Public Schools School District.
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