Serving 38 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Highland Autism Center ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 22%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 38 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 69%
- Math Proficiency: <50%
- Reading Proficiency: <50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Highland Autism Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Highland Autism Center's student population of 38 students has declined by 36% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
38 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Highland Autism Center is 0.69, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)<50%
22%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)<50%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
14:1
American Indian
5%
12%
Asian
3%
1%
Hispanic
45%
62%
Black
8%
2%
White
31%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
2%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
15%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Highland Autism Center often compared to?
Highland Autism Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Mark Twain Elementary School, Continuation School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 22% NM state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NM state average).
How many students attend Highland Autism Center?
38 students attend Highland Autism Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Highland Autism Center students are Hispanic, 31% of students are White, 8% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are American Indian, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Highland Autism Center?
Highland Autism Center has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does Highland Autism Center offer ?
Highland Autism Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Highland Autism Center part of?
Highland Autism Center is part of Albuquerque Public Schools School District.
In what neighborhood is Highland Autism Center located?
Highland Autism Center is located in the Highland Business neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM. There are 4 other public schools located in Highland Business.
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