For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,344 students in the neighborhood of Del Norte, Albuquerque, NM.
The top-ranked public high schools in Del Norte are Nex Gen Academy and Del Norte High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Del Norte, Albuquerque, NM public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 70% (versus the New Mexico public high school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 80% (versus the 35% statewide average).
the neighborhood of Del Norte, Albuquerque, NM public high school have a Graduation Rate of 84%, which is more than the New Mexico average of 76%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Nex Gen Academy, with 80-84% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New Mexico or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the New Mexico public high school average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in the neighborhood of Del Norte, Albuquerque, NM (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Nex Gen Academy
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5325 Montgomery Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 878-6400
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 878-6400
Gr: 9-12 | 198 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #22.
Del Norte High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5323 Montgomery Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 883-7222
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 883-7222
Gr: 9-12 | 1,079 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Del Norte, Albuquerque, NM?
The top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Del Norte, Albuquerque, NM include Nex Gen Academy and Del Norte High School.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Del Norte, Albuquerque?
2 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Del Norte, Albuquerque.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Del Norte, Albuquerque?
the neighborhood of Del Norte, Albuquerque public high schools minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the New Mexico public high schools average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
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