Serving 363 students in grades 9-12, East Mountain High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-69% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥90% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 58%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 363 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Graduation Rate: 89% (Top 20% in NM)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥90% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
East Mountain High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
East Mountain High School's student population of 363 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
363 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
East Mountain High School 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 East Mountain High School is 0.51, 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
#7 out of 217 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
58%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
3%
12%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
29%
62%
Black
2%
2%
White
64%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
2%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
89%
66%
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is East Mountain High School's ranking?
East Mountain High School is ranked #7 out of 217 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in New Mexico.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% NM state average), while ≥90% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% NM state average).
What is the graduation rate of East Mountain High School?
The graduation rate of East Mountain High School is 89%, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 66%.
How many students attend East Mountain High School?
363 students attend East Mountain High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of East Mountain High School students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of East Mountain High School?
East Mountain High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does East Mountain High School offer ?
East Mountain High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is East Mountain High School part of?
East Mountain High School is part of Albuquerque Public Schools School District.
In what neighborhood is East Mountain High School located?
East Mountain High School is located in the Canyon Ridge Estates neighborhood of Sandia Park, NM.
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