Serving 177 students in grades 9-12, Gilbert L Sena Charter High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤5% (which was lower than the New Mexico state average of 21%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 25-29% (which was lower than the New Mexico state average of 33%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was equal to the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
177 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤5%
21%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)25-29%
33%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
7%
12%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
71%
62%
Black
4%
2%
White
15%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
2%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(17-18)40-49%
74%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Gilbert L Sena Charter High School District
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?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 21% NM state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 33% NM state average).
What is the graduation rate of Gilbert L Sena Charter High School?
The graduation rate of Gilbert L Sena Charter High School is 40-49%, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 74%.
How many students attend Gilbert L Sena Charter High School?
177 students attend Gilbert L Sena Charter High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Gilbert L Sena Charter High School students are Hispanic, 15% of students are White, 7% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gilbert L Sena Charter High School?
Gilbert L Sena Charter High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does Gilbert L Sena Charter High School offer ?
Gilbert L Sena Charter High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Gilbert L Sena Charter High School part of?
Gilbert L Sena Charter High School is part of Gilbert L Sena Charter High School District.
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