Albuquerque High School vs. Sandia High School
Should I attend Albuquerque High School or Sandia High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Albuquerque High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Sandia High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
Overview
Serving 1,902 students in grades 9-12, Albuquerque High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 58%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,737 students in grades 9-12, Sandia High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 58%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,902 students
1,737 students
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
106 teachers
106 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#15 out of 217 schools in NM
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
#8 out of 217 schools in NM
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
70-74%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
80-84%
Graduation Rate
82%
86%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
705
601
Grade 10 Students
481
389
Grade 11 Students
381
389
Grade 12 Students
335
358
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
3%
6%
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
77%
55%
% Black
3%
3%
% White
13%
28%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
Diversity Score
0.39
0.62
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%