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 46 public high schools serving 30,090 students in Albuquerque Public Schools School District. This district's average high testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public high schools in New Mexico.
Public High Schools in Albuquerque Public Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the New Mexico public high school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the 61% statewide average).
Public High School in Albuquerque Public School School District have a Graduation Rate of 65%, which is less than the New Mexico average of 66%.
The school with highest graduation rate is College And Career High School, with 98% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New Mexico or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NM)
# Schools
176 Schools
258 Schools
# Students
81,755 Students
115,804 Students
# Teachers
6,045 Teachers
7,264 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
0.57
# American Indian Students
4,379 Students
14,457 Students
% American Indian Students
5%
13%
# Asian Students
1,687 Students
1,428 Students
% Asian Students
2%
1%
# Hispanic Students
54,500 Students
70,598 Students
% Hispanic Students
67%
61%
# Black Students
2,003 Students
2,100 Students
% Black Students
2%
2%
# White Students
16,174 Students
24,772 Students
% White Students
20%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
76 Students
147 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
2,943 Students
2,302 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
2%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
1,611
163
# Students in K Grade:
5,421
685
# Students in 1st Grade:
5,432
720
# Students in 2nd Grade:
5,661
746
# Students in 3rd Grade:
5,768
780
# Students in 4th Grade:
5,821
895
# Students in 5th Grade:
5,943
933
# Students in 6th Grade:
5,602
2,033
# Students in 7th Grade:
6,052
2,889
# Students in 8th Grade:
6,408
3,254
# Students in 9th Grade:
9,915
31,588
# Students in 10th Grade:
7,022
25,847
# Students in 11th Grade:
5,904
23,252
# Students in 12th Grade:
5,195
22,019
# 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 High Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Eldorado High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
11300 Montgomery Blvd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87111
(505) 296-4871
Albuquerque, NM 87111
(505) 296-4871
Grades: PK-12
| 1,661 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
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: #2 - 32. - 3.
La Cueva High School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7801 Wilshire Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87122
(505) 823-2327
Albuquerque, NM 87122
(505) 823-2327
Grades: 9-12
| 1,800 students
Rank: #44.
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: #55.
Sandia High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7801 Candelaria Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 294-1511
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 294-1511
Grades: 9-12
| 1,737 students
Rank: #6 - 86. - 8.
College And Career High School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
525 Buena Vista Dr Se
Albuquerque, NM 87106
(505) 224-4880
Albuquerque, NM 87106
(505) 224-4880
Grades: 9-12
| 253 students
Rank: #6 - 86. - 8.
Early College Academy
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
807 Mountain Rd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87102
(505) 247-3658
Albuquerque, NM 87102
(505) 247-3658
Grades: 9-12
| 201 students
Rank: #6 - 86. - 8.
Nex Gen Academy
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5325 Montgomery Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 878-6400
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 878-6400
Grades: 9-12
| 273 students
Rank: #99.
Albuquerque High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
800 Odelia Rd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87102
(505) 843-6400
Albuquerque, NM 87102
(505) 843-6400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,902 students
Rank: #1010.
Ecademy
(Math: <50% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5300 Cutler Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 247-4209
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 247-4209
Grades: K-12
| 871 students
Rank: #1111.
Volcano Vista High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8100 Rainbow Rd Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87114
(505) 890-0343
Albuquerque, NM 87114
(505) 890-0343
Grades: 9-12
| 2,251 students
Rank: #1212.
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: #1313.
Cibola High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1510 Ellison Dr Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87114
(505) 897-0110
Albuquerque, NM 87114
(505) 897-0110
Grades: 9-12
| 1,744 students
Rank: #14 - 1714. - 17.
Atrisco Heritage High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10800 Dennis Chavez Blv Sw
Albuquerque, NM 87121
(505) 243-1458
Albuquerque, NM 87121
(505) 243-1458
Grades: 9-12
| 2,152 students
Rank: #14 - 1714. - 17.
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: #14 - 1714. - 17.
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: #14 - 1714. - 17.
Valley High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1505 Candelaria Rd Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87107
(505) 345-9021
Albuquerque, NM 87107
(505) 345-9021
Grades: 9-12
| 1,056 students
Rank: #1818.
Highland High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4700 Coal Av Se
Albuquerque, NM 87108
(505) 265-3711
Albuquerque, NM 87108
(505) 265-3711
Grades: 9-12
| 1,197 students
Rank: #1919.
Highland Autism Center
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
220 Monroe Sw
Albuquerque, NM 87108
(505) 266-6869
Albuquerque, NM 87108
(505) 266-6869
Grades: PK-12
| 38 students
Rank: #2020.
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: #2121.
Manzano High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
12200 Lomas Blvd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 559-2200
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 559-2200
Grades: PK-12
| 1,393 students
Rank: #2222.
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: #2323.
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: #2424.
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: #2525.
West Mesa High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6701 Fortuna Rd Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87121
(505) 831-6993
Albuquerque, NM 87121
(505) 831-6993
Grades: 9-12
| 1,998 students
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
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: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Freedom High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 11-19% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5200 Cutler Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 884-6012
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 884-6012
Grades: 9-12
| 100 students
Rank: #2828.
Del Norte High School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 26% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5323 Montgomery Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 883-7222
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 883-7222
Grades: 9-12
| 1,071 students
Rank: #2929.
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: #3030.
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: #3131.
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: #3232.
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: #3333.
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: #3434.
New Futures High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5400 Cutler Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 883-5680
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 883-5680
Grades: 7-12
| 69 students
Rank: #3535.
School On Wheels High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 6-9% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
129 Hartline Rd Sw
Albuquerque, NM 87105
(505) 243-2395
Albuquerque, NM 87105
(505) 243-2395
Grades: 9-12
| 89 students
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