Serving 1,737 students in grades 9-12, Sandia High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
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).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,737 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 72%
- Graduation Rate: 86% (Top 20% in NM)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 34% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 52% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 53% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sandia High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
Sandia High School's student population of 1,737 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 106 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,737 students
![This chart displays total students of Sandia High School by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays total students of Sandia High School by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/total_students/54000/53637/sandia-high-school-chart-ycT8E5.png)
Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
106 teachers
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Students by Grade
![This chart displays the students of Sandia High School by grade. This chart displays the students of Sandia High School by grade.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/students_by_grade/54000/53637/sandia-high-school-chart-bisap2Z.png)
School Rankings
Sandia High School ranks within the top 20% of all 810 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sandia High School is 0.62, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#143 out of 810 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
24%
![This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Sandia High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Sandia High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/math_percent/54000/53637/sandia-high-school-chart-yxGrPA.png)
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
34%
![This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Sandia High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New Mexico by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Sandia High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New Mexico by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/rla_percent/54000/53637/sandia-high-school-chart-uDkP58.png)
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
33%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
![This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Sandia High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of New Mexico by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Sandia High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of New Mexico by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/teacher_student_ratio/54000/53637/sandia-high-school-chart-RDQyQT.png)
American Indian
6%
12%
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Asian
4%
1%
![This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Sandia High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Sandia High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/asian_islander_ethnicity/54000/53637/sandia-high-school-chart-3AWQmi.png)
Hispanic
55%
62%
![This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Sandia High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Sandia High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/hispanic_students_ethnicity/54000/53637/sandia-high-school-chart-ycT8FA.png)
Black
3%
2%
![This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Sandia High School and the percentage of Black public school students in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Sandia High School and the percentage of Black public school students in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/black_students_ethnicity/54000/53637/sandia-high-school-chart-uv6HDb.png)
White
28%
21%
![This chart displays the percentage of White students in Sandia High School and the percentage of White public school students in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of White students in Sandia High School and the percentage of White public school students in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/white_students_ethnicity/54000/53637/sandia-high-school-chart-hyJIdd.png)
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
2%
![This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Sandia High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Sandia High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/two_or_more_races_students_ethnicity/54000/53637/sandia-high-school-chart-RDQyQR.png)
All Ethnic Groups
![This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Sandia High School. This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Sandia High School.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/school_ethnicity/54000/53637/sandia-high-school-chart-RDQySI.png)
![This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New Mexico. This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New Mexico.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/state_ethnicity_school/54000/53637/sandia-high-school-chart-s4Qrho.png)
![This chart displays the diversity score of Sandia High School and the public school average diversity score of New Mexico by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the diversity score of Sandia High School and the public school average diversity score of New Mexico by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/diversity_score/54000/53637/sandia-high-school-chart-bkiGGbD.png)
Graduation Rate
(20-21)86%
66%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
74%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
1%
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School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sandia High School's ranking?
Sandia High School is ranked #143 out of 810 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico.
What schools are Sandia High School often compared to?
Sandia High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Manzano High School, La Cueva High School, Del Norte High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sandia High School?
The graduation rate of Sandia High School is 86%, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 66%.
How many students attend Sandia High School?
1,737 students attend Sandia High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Sandia High School students are Hispanic, 28% of students are White, 6% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sandia High School?
Sandia High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sandia High School offer ?
Sandia High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Sandia High School part of?
Sandia High School is part of Albuquerque Public Schools School District.
In what neighborhood is Sandia High School located?
Sandia High School is located in the Sandia High School Area neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM.
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