Serving 19 students in grades 6-12, Sequoyah ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 49%).
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 19 students
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Graduation Rate: <50%
- Math Proficiency: <50%
- Reading Proficiency: <50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sequoyah's student population of 19 students has grown by 58% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
19 students
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
3 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Sequoyah is 0.58, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)<50%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)<50%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
n/a
11%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
53%
63%
Black
5%
2%
White
5%
19%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
37%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(20-21)<50%
66%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)5.3%
43.1%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
85%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% NM state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NM state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sequoyah?
The graduation rate of Sequoyah is 50%, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 66%.
How many students attend Sequoyah?
19 students attend Sequoyah.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Sequoyah students are Hispanic, 37% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, and 5% of students are White.
What grades does Sequoyah offer ?
Sequoyah offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sequoyah part of?
Sequoyah is part of Sequoyah School District.
In what neighborhood is Sequoyah located?
Sequoyah is located in the Cervantes neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM. There are 1 other public schools located in Cervantes.
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