For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,418 students in the neighborhood of Highland Business, Albuquerque, NM.
The top-ranked public high schools in Highland Business are New Mexico Academy For The Media Arts, Highland Autism Center and Highland High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Highland Business, Albuquerque, NM public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the New Mexico public high school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 35% statewide average).
the neighborhood of Highland Business, Albuquerque, NM public high school have a Graduation Rate of 66%, 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 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public high school average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in the neighborhood of Highland Business, Albuquerque, NM (2026-27)
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.
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: #33.
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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Highland Business, Albuquerque, NM?
The top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Highland Business, Albuquerque, NM include New Mexico Academy For The Media Arts, Highland Autism Center and Highland High School.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Highland Business, Albuquerque?
3 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Highland Business, Albuquerque.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Highland Business, Albuquerque?
the neighborhood of Highland Business, Albuquerque public high schools minority enrollment is 86% 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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