Serving 69 students in grades 7-12, New Futures 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%) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 21%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 33%).
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 69 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Graduation Rate: 35% (Btm 50% in NM)
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
New Futures High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
New Futures High School's student population of 69 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
69 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of New Futures High School is 0.39, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤10%
21%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤10%
33%
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
14:1
American Indian
10%
12%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
77%
62%
Black
3%
2%
White
6%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
2%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
35%
66%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (05-06)
3%
8%
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 schools are New Futures High School often compared to?
New Futures High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Freedom High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 21% NM state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 33% NM state average).
What is the graduation rate of New Futures High School?
The graduation rate of New Futures High School is 35%, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 66%.
How many students attend New Futures High School?
69 students attend New Futures High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of New Futures High School students are Hispanic, 10% of students are American Indian, 6% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of New Futures High School?
New Futures High School has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does New Futures High School offer ?
New Futures High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is New Futures High School part of?
New Futures High School is part of Albuquerque Public Schools School District.
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