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Cottonwood Classical Prep School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 807 students in Cottonwood Classical Prep School District.
Public Schools in Cottonwood Classical Prep School District have a diversity score of 0.60, which is more than the New Mexico public school average of 0.56.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NM)
# Schools
1 School
926 Schools
# Students
807 Students
318,116 Students
# Teachers
57 Teachers
22,011 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 60-79% over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)36%
21%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)65%
30%
Graduation Rate
(17-18)≥95%
74%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.60
0.56
% American Indian
2%
12%
% Asian
4%
1%
% Hispanic
52%
62%
% Black
1%
2%
% White
37%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
Total Revenue (17-18)
$7 MM
$5 MM
Spending (17-18)
$6 MM
$4 MM
Revenue / Student (17-18)
$8,967
$16,142
Spending / Student (17-18)
$8,368
$14,983
Best Cottonwood Classical Prep School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cottonwood Classical Prep
Charter School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 65% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7801 Jefferson St Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 998-1021
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 998-1021
Gr: 6-12 | 807 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Cottonwood Classical Prep School District?
Cottonwood Classical Prep School District manages 1 public schools serving 807 students.
What is the racial composition of students in Cottonwood Classical Prep School District?
52% of Cottonwood Classical Prep School District students are Hispanic, 37% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Cottonwood Classical Prep School District?
Cottonwood Classical Prep School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
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