Albuquerque School District

6400 Uptown Blvd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 29 public charter schools serving 8,251 students in Albuquerque 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 School District have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the New Mexico public charter school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public charter school average of 73% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NM)
# Schools
172 Schools
100 Schools
# Students
75,753 Students
31,703 Students
# Teachers
5,730 Teachers
2,226 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Albuquerque School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 140 school districts in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 70% has increased from 68% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NM)
#47 out of 141 school districts
(Top 50%)
26%
24%
36%
34%
34%
33%
(20-21)
76%
66%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.52
0.56
% American Indian
6%
6%
% Asian
2%
2%
% Hispanic
66%
61%
% Black
3%
2%
% White
19%
27%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
2%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $15,433 is higher than the state median of $14,756. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,866 is higher than the state median of $14,121. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
This School District
This State (NM)
Total Revenue
$1,169 MM
$4,694 MM
Spending
$1,202 MM
$4,492 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,433
$14,756
Spending / Student
$15,866
$14,121

Best Albuquerque School District Public Charter Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
New Mexico International School
Charter School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
7215 Montgomery Blvd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 503-7670
Gr: K-8 | 401 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #22.
Montessori Of The Rio Grande
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1650 Gabaldon Dr. N.w.
Albuquerque, NM 87104
(505) 842-5993
Gr: K-5 | 219 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #33.
East Mountain High School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
25 La Madera Road
Sandia Park, NM 87047
(505) 281-7400
Gr: 9-12 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #44.
Gilbert L Sena Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
69 Hotel Cir Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87123
(505) 237-2374
Gr: 9-12 | 158 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #55.
Coral Community Charter
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4401 Silver Avenue Se
Albuquerque, NM 87108
(505) 292-6725
Gr: PK-8 | 241 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Mountain Mahogany Community School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5014 4th Street Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87107
(505) 341-1424
Gr: K-8 | 225 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Public Academy For Performing Arts
Charter School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
11800 Princess Jeanne Ave. Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 830-3128
Gr: 6-12 | 448 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #88.
Alice King Community School
Charter School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
8100 Mountain Rd. Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 344-0746
Gr: K-8 | 409 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #99.
Corrales International
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5500 Wilshire Ave. Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87113
(505) 344-9733
Gr: K-12 | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #1010.
Digital Arts And Technology Academy
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1011 Lamberton Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87107
(505) 341-0888
Gr: 7-12 | 329 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #1111.
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
Gr: 9-12 | 180 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #1212.
Voz Collegiate Preparatory Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
955 San Pedro Se
Albuquerque, NM 87108
(505) 336-5559
Gr: 6-8 | 83 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #1313.
The International School At Mesa Del Sol
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2000 Bobby Foster Rd
Albuquerque, NM 87106
(505) 508-3295
Gr: PK-12 | 341 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #14 - 1614. - 16.
Albuquerque Talent Development Charter
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1800 Atrisco Rd Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87120
(505) 503-2465
Gr: 9-12 | 125 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #14 - 1614. - 16.
Mark Armijo Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
6800 Gonzales Rd Sw
Albuquerque, NM 87121
(505) 873-7758
Gr: 9-12 | 220 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #14 - 1614. - 16.
William W & Josephine Dorn Charter Community School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1119 Edith Blvd Se
Albuquerque, NM 87125
(505) 243-1434
Gr: K-5 | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
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
Gr: 9-12 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Los Puentes Charter
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4012 4th St. Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87107
(505) 342-5959
Gr: 7-12 | 102 students Student-teacher ratio: 34:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Ace Leadership High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1240 Bellamah Ave. Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87104
(505) 242-4733
Gr: 9-12 | 253 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Health Leadership High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
6401 Jefferson Street Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 750-4547
Gr: 9-12 | 226 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Siembra Leadership High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
524 Central Ave Sw
Albuquerque, NM 87102
(505) 205-0329
Gr: 9-12 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 33:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Technology Leadership High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
10500 Research Rd Se
Albuquerque, NM 87123
(505) 338-2266
Gr: 9-12 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #2323.
South Valley Academy
Charter School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3426 Blake Road Sw
Albuquerque, NM 87105
(505) 452-3132
Gr: 6-12 | 620 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #2424.
Christine Duncan Heritage Academy
Charter School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1900 Atrisco Dr. Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87120
(505) 839-4971
Gr: PK-8 | 431 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2525.
New America School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1734 Isleta Blvd Sw
Albuquerque, NM 87105
(505) 222-4360
Gr: 9-12 | 168 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2626.
Native American Community Academy
Charter School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1000 Indian School Rd
Albuquerque, NM 87104
(505) 266-0992
Gr: K-12 | 436 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Rank: #2727.
La Academia De Esperanza
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1401 Old Coors Rd Sw
Albuquerque, NM 87121
(505) 764-5500
Gr: 6-12 | 237 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2828.
El Camino Real Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3713 Isleta Blvd Sw
Albuquerque, NM 87105
(505) 314-2212
Gr: K-12 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #2929.
Robert F. Kennedy Charter
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4300 Blake Rd Sw
Albuquerque, NM 87121
(505) 243-1118
Gr: 6-12 | 351 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • District size: 172 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 75,753 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 80%
  • : 76% (Top 50% in NM)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 26% (Top 50%)
  • : 36% (Top 50%)
  • : 34% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

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