Albuquerque Public Schools School District

6400 Uptown Blvd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(District boundaries shown in map)
10/
10
Top 5%

Top Rankings

Albuquerque Public Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Mexico for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 31 public charter schools serving 8,988 students in Albuquerque Public Schools School District. This district's average charter testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public charter schools in New Mexico.
Public Charter Schools in Albuquerque Public Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the New Mexico public charter school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 65% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public charter school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (NM)
# Schools
176 Schools
101 Schools
# Students
81,755 Students
30,140 Students
# Teachers
6,045 Teachers
2,094 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

District Rank

Albuquerque Public Schools School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 84 school districts in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 76% has increased from 66% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (NM)
#4 out of 85 school districts
(Top 5%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Albuquerque Public Schools  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
51%
25%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Albuquerque Public Schools  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of NM by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
75%
58%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Albuquerque Public Schools  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of NM by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
76%
66%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Albuquerque Public Schools  School District and public school graduation rate of NM by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.52
0.55
# American Indian Students
4,379 Students
1,753 Students
% American Indian Students
5%
6%
# Asian Students
1,687 Students
469 Students
% Asian Students
2%
2%
# Hispanic Students
54,500 Students
18,661 Students
% Hispanic Students
67%
62%
# Black Students
2,003 Students
626 Students
% Black Students
2%
2%
# White Students
16,174 Students
7,984 Students
% White Students
20%
26%
# Hawaiian Students
76 Students
57 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
2,943 Students
590 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
2%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
1,611
370
# Students in K Grade:
5,421
1,655
# Students in 1st Grade:
5,432
1,685
# Students in 2nd Grade:
5,661
1,673
# Students in 3rd Grade:
5,768
1,659
# Students in 4th Grade:
5,821
1,686
# Students in 5th Grade:
5,943
1,809
# Students in 6th Grade:
5,602
2,642
# Students in 7th Grade:
6,052
3,012
# Students in 8th Grade:
6,408
2,816
# Students in 9th Grade:
9,915
3,283
# Students in 10th Grade:
7,022
2,856
# Students in 11th Grade:
5,904
2,643
# Students in 12th Grade:
5,195
2,351
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $14,300 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,520. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,702 is higher than the state median of $13,895. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
This School District
This State (NM)
Total Revenue
$1,169 MM
$4,694 MM
This chart display total revenue of Albuquerque Public Schools  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in NM by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$1,202 MM
$4,492 MM
This chart display total spending of Albuquerque Public Schools  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in NM by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$14,300
$14,520
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Albuquerque Public Schools  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in NM by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$14,702
$13,895
This chart display average spending per public school student in Albuquerque Public Schools  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in NM by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Albuquerque Public Schools School District Public Charter Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cottonwood Classical Prep
Charter School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
7801 Jefferson St. Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 998-1021
Grades: 6-12
| 781 students
Rank: #22.
East Mountain High School
Charter School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
25 La Madera Road
Sandia Park, NM 87047
(505) 281-7400
Grades: 9-12
| 363 students
Rank: #33.
Montessori Of The Rio Grande
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1650 Gabaldon Dr. N.w.
Albuquerque, NM 87104
(505) 842-5993
Grades: K-5
| 216 students
Rank: #44.
New Mexico International School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
8650 Alameda Blvd. Ne Bldg. 2b
Albuquerque, NM 87122
(505) 503-7670
Grades: K-8
| 402 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Alice King Community School
Charter School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 42% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
8100 Mountain Rd. Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 344-0746
Grades: K-8
| 428 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Corrales International
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5500 Wilshire Ave. Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87113
(505) 344-9733
Grades: K-12
| 233 students
Rank: #77.
Cien Aguas International
Charter School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 45% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2000 Randolph Rd. Se
Albuquerque, NM 87106
(505) 255-0001
Grades: K-8
| 414 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
International School At Mesa Del Sol
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2660 Eastman Crossing Se
Albuquerque, NM 87106
(505) 508-3295
Grades: PK-12
| 317 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Siembra Leadership High School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
524 Central Ave Sw
Albuquerque, NM 87102
(505) 205-0329
Grades: 9-12
| 236 students
Rank: #1010.
Public For Performing Arts
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
11800 Princess Jeanne Ave. Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 830-3128
Grades: 6-12
| 434 students
Rank: #1111.
Coral Community Charter
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4401 Silver Avenue Se
Albuquerque, NM 87108
(505) 292-6725
Grades: PK-8
| 228 students
Rank: #1212.
New America School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1734 Isleta Blvd Sw
Albuquerque, NM 87105
(505) 264-7340
Grades: 9-12
| 210 students
Rank: #1313.
Digital Arts And Technology Academy
Charter School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 45-49% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1011 Lamberton Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87107
(505) 341-0888
Grades: 7-12
| 321 students
Rank: #1414.
Gordon Bernell Charter
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 11-19% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2821 4th Street Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87107
(505) 468-7707
Grades: 9-12
| 164 students
Rank: #1515.
William W & Josephine Dorn Charter Community School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1119 Edith Blvd Se
Albuquerque, NM 87102
(505) 243-1434
Grades: K-5
| 61 students
Rank: #1616.
Mountain Mahogany Community School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
5014 4th Street Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87107
(505) 341-1424
Grades: K-8
| 201 students
Rank: #1717.
Abq Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 11-19% )
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
405 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Albuquerque, NM 87102
(505) 242-6640
Grades: 9-12
| 318 students
Rank: #1818.
Native American Community Academy
Charter School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 22% )
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1000 Indian School Rd
Albuquerque, NM 87104
(505) 266-0992
Grades: K-12
| 479 students
Rank: #1919.
The Alb Talent Development Charter
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29% )
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1800 Atrisco Rd Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87120
(505) 503-2465
Grades: 9-12
| 109 students
Rank: #2020.
El Camino Real Academy
Charter School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 17% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3713 Isleta Blvd Sw
Albuquerque, NM 87105
(505) 314-2212
Grades: K-12
| 297 students
Rank: #2121.
South Valley Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3426 Blake Road Sw
Albuquerque, NM 87105
(505) 452-3132
Grades: 6-12
| 612 students
Rank: #2222.
La Academia De Esperanza
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1401 Old Coors Rd Sw
Albuquerque, NM 87121
(505) 764-5500
Grades: 6-12
| 230 students
Rank: #2323.
Mark Armijo Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
6800 Gonzales Rd Sw
Albuquerque, NM 87121
(505) 873-7758
Grades: 9-12
| 199 students
Rank: #2424.
Christine Duncan Heritage Academy
Charter School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 9% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1900 Atrisco Dr. Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87120
(505) 839-4971
Grades: PK-8
| 398 students
Rank: #25 - 2725. - 27.
Health Leadership High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1900 Randolph Rd. Se
Albuquerque, NM 87106
(505) 750-4547
Grades: 9-12
| 232 students
Rank: #25 - 2725. - 27.
Los Puentes Charter
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4012 4th St. Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87107
(505) 342-5959
Grades: 7-12
| 114 students
Rank: #25 - 2725. - 27.
Technology Leadership High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
10500 Research Rd Se
Albuquerque, NM 87123
(505) 338-2266
Grades: 9-12
| 302 students
Rank: #2828.
Robert F. Kennedy Charter
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 5% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4300 Blake Rd Sw
Albuquerque, NM 87121
(505) 243-1118
Grades: 6-12
| 355 students
Rank: #2929.
Ace Leadership High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1240 Bellamah Ave. Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87104
(505) 242-4733
Grades: 9-12
| 186 students
Rank: n/an/a
Gilbert L Sena Charter High School
Charter School
69 Hotel Cir Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87123
(505) 237-2374
Grades: 9-12
| 108 students
Rank: n/an/a
Voz Collegiate Preparatory Charter School
Charter School
955 San Pedro Se
Albuquerque, NM 87108
(575) 605-3527
Grades: 6-8
| 40 students

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 176 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 81,755 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 80%
  • : 76% (Top 50% in NM)
  • : Top 5%
  • : 51% (Top 10%)
  • : 75% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

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