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.
Overall District Rank
#4 out of 85 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
58%
Graduation Rate
76%
66%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
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.
Total Revenue
$1,169 MM
$4,694 MM
Spending
$1,202 MM
$4,492 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,300
$14,520
Spending / Student
$14,702
$13,895
Best Albuquerque Public Schools School District Public Charter Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cottonwood Classical Prep
Charter School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7801 Jefferson St. Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 998-1021
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:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
25 La Madera Road
Sandia Park, NM 87047
(505) 281-7400
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:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1650 Gabaldon Dr. N.w.
Albuquerque, NM 87104
(505) 842-5993
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:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8650 Alameda Blvd. Ne Bldg. 2b
Albuquerque, NM 87122
(505) 503-7670
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:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8100 Mountain Rd. Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 344-0746
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:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5500 Wilshire Ave. Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87113
(505) 344-9733
Albuquerque, NM 87113
(505) 344-9733
Grades: K-12
| 233 students
Rank: #77.
Cien Aguas International
Charter School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 45% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2000 Randolph Rd. Se
Albuquerque, NM 87106
(505) 255-0001
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:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2660 Eastman Crossing Se
Albuquerque, NM 87106
(505) 508-3295
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:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
524 Central Ave Sw
Albuquerque, NM 87102
(505) 205-0329
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:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
11800 Princess Jeanne Ave. Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 830-3128
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:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4401 Silver Avenue Se
Albuquerque, NM 87108
(505) 292-6725
Albuquerque, NM 87108
(505) 292-6725
Grades: PK-8
| 228 students
Rank: #1212.
New America School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1734 Isleta Blvd Sw
Albuquerque, NM 87105
(505) 264-7340
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:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1011 Lamberton Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87107
(505) 341-0888
Albuquerque, NM 87107
(505) 341-0888
Grades: 7-12
| 321 students
Rank: #1414.
Gordon Bernell Charter
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 11-19% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2821 4th Street Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87107
(505) 468-7707
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:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1119 Edith Blvd Se
Albuquerque, NM 87102
(505) 243-1434
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:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5014 4th Street Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87107
(505) 341-1424
Albuquerque, NM 87107
(505) 341-1424
Grades: K-8
| 201 students
Rank: #1717.
Abq Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 11-19% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
405 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Albuquerque, NM 87102
(505) 242-6640
Albuquerque, NM 87102
(505) 242-6640
Grades: 9-12
| 318 students
Rank: #1818.
Native American Community Academy
Charter School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 22% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Indian School Rd
Albuquerque, NM 87104
(505) 266-0992
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:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1800 Atrisco Rd Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87120
(505) 503-2465
Albuquerque, NM 87120
(505) 503-2465
Grades: 9-12
| 109 students
Rank: #2020.
El Camino Real Academy
Charter School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 17% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3713 Isleta Blvd Sw
Albuquerque, NM 87105
(505) 314-2212
Albuquerque, NM 87105
(505) 314-2212
Grades: K-12
| 297 students
Rank: #2121.
South Valley Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3426 Blake Road Sw
Albuquerque, NM 87105
(505) 452-3132
Albuquerque, NM 87105
(505) 452-3132
Grades: 6-12
| 612 students
Rank: #2222.
La Academia De Esperanza
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1401 Old Coors Rd Sw
Albuquerque, NM 87121
(505) 764-5500
Albuquerque, NM 87121
(505) 764-5500
Grades: 6-12
| 230 students
Rank: #2323.
Mark Armijo Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6800 Gonzales Rd Sw
Albuquerque, NM 87121
(505) 873-7758
Albuquerque, NM 87121
(505) 873-7758
Grades: 9-12
| 199 students
Rank: #2424.
Christine Duncan Heritage Academy
Charter School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 9% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1900 Atrisco Dr. Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87120
(505) 839-4971
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:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1900 Randolph Rd. Se
Albuquerque, NM 87106
(505) 750-4547
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:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4012 4th St. Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87107
(505) 342-5959
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:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
10500 Research Rd Se
Albuquerque, NM 87123
(505) 338-2266
Albuquerque, NM 87123
(505) 338-2266
Grades: 9-12
| 302 students
Rank: #2828.
Robert F. Kennedy Charter
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 5% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4300 Blake Rd Sw
Albuquerque, NM 87121
(505) 243-1118
Albuquerque, NM 87121
(505) 243-1118
Grades: 6-12
| 355 students
Rank: #2929.
Ace Leadership High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1240 Bellamah Ave. Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87104
(505) 242-4733
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
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
Albuquerque, NM 87108
(575) 605-3527
Grades: 6-8
| 40 students
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