For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 145 students in the neighborhood of Mesa Airriba, Albuquerque, NM.
The top-ranked public high school in Mesa Airriba is Southwest Secondary Learning Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Mesa Airriba, Albuquerque, NM public high school have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the New Mexico public high school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 35% statewide average).
the neighborhood of Mesa Airriba, Albuquerque, NM public high school have a Graduation Rate of 54%, which is less than the New Mexico average of 76%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Southwest Secondary Learning Center, with 60-69% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New Mexico or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in the neighborhood of Mesa Airriba, Albuquerque, NM (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Southwest Secondary Learning Center
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
10301 Candelaria Rd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 296-7677
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 296-7677
Gr: 9-12 | 145 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Mesa Airriba, Albuquerque, NM?
The top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Mesa Airriba, Albuquerque, NM include Southwest Secondary Learning Center.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Mesa Airriba, Albuquerque?
1 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Mesa Airriba, Albuquerque.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Mesa Airriba, Albuquerque?
the neighborhood of Mesa Airriba, Albuquerque public high schools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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