For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 1,583 students in 87108, NM.
The top-ranked public high schools in 87108, NM are New Mexico Academy For The Media Arts, Voz Collegiate Preparatory Charter School and Highland Autism Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 87108 have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the New Mexico public high school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 35% statewide average). High schools in 87108, NM have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 87108 have a Graduation Rate of 57%, which is less than the New Mexico average of 76%.
The school with highest graduation rate is New Mexico Academy For The Media Arts, with 70-79% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New Mexico or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public high school average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
Best 87108, NM Public High Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
New Mexico Academy For The Media Arts
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4401 Central Ave Ne Bldg 2
Albuquerque, NM 87108
(505) 243-1957
Albuquerque, NM 87108
(505) 243-1957
Gr: 6-12 | 109 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #22.
Voz Collegiate Preparatory Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
955 San Pedro Se
Albuquerque, NM 87108
(505) 336-5559
Albuquerque, NM 87108
(505) 336-5559
Gr: 6-9 | 134 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #33.
Highland Autism Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
220 Monroe Sw
Albuquerque, NM 87108
(505) 266-6869
Albuquerque, NM 87108
(505) 266-6869
Gr: PK-12 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #44.
Cesar Chavez Community School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1325 Palomas Dr Se
Albuquerque, NM 87108
(505) 877-0558
Albuquerque, NM 87108
(505) 877-0558
Gr: 9-12 | 181 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #55.
Highland High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4700 Coal Av Se
Albuquerque, NM 87108
(505) 265-3711
Albuquerque, NM 87108
(505) 265-3711
Gr: 9-12 | 1,144 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
87108, New Mexico Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
230 Truman Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87108
(505) 243-8114
Albuquerque, NM 87108
(505) 243-8114
Gr: 6-8 | 73 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in 87108, NM?
The top-ranked public high schools in 87108, NM include New Mexico Academy For The Media Arts, Voz Collegiate Preparatory Charter School and Highland Autism Center.
How many public high schools are located in 87108?
5 public high schools are located in 87108.
What is the racial composition of students in 87108?
87108 public high schools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public high schools average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
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