Sandia High School

7801 Candelaria Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87110

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Rating

10/

Top 5%

Tel: (505) 294-1511

sandia.aps.edu

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Sandia High School serves 1,786 students in grades 9-12.

Sandia High School placed in the top 5% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 25%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 58%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 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 (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,786 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 72%
Graduation Rate
: 84% (Top 30% in NM)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5%
Math Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 80-84% (Top 10%)
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:

School Overview

Sandia High School's student population of 1,786 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

The teacher population of 107 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Total Students

1,786 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

107 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Sandia High School is ranked within the top 5% of all 217 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Sandia High School is 0.61, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (NM)

Overall Testing Rank

#8 out of 217 schools
(Top 5%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Sandia High School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

70-74%

25%

This chart display 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 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

80-84%

58%

This chart display 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 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

17:1

14:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Sandia High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of New Mexico by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

12%

Asian

Hispanic

56%

62%

This chart display 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 2020-21 school year data.

Black

White

28%

21%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.61

0.57

This chart display the diversity score of Sandia High School and the public school average diversity score of New Mexico by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Graduation Rate

84%

77%

This chart display graduation rate of Sandia High School and public school graduation rate of New Mexico by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

29%

73%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Sandia High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Albuquerque Public Schools School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sandia High School's ranking?

Sandia High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%) and Most diverse schools (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% NM state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% NM state average).

What is the graduation rate of Sandia High School?

The graduation rate of Sandia High School is 84%, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 77%.

How many students attend Sandia High School?

1,786 students attend Sandia High School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

56% of Sandia High School students are Hispanic, 28% of students are White, 5% of students are American Indian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Black.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Sandia High School?

Sandia High School has a student ration of 17:1, 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.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,786 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 72%
Graduation Rate
: 84% (Top 30%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5%
Math Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 80-84% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education