Serving 105 students in grades 6-12, The Great Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is approximately equal to the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student:teacher ratio of 35:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 105 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 35:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Graduation Rate: 20-29% (Btm 50% in NM)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
School Overview
The Great Academy's student population of 105 students has declined by 37% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has declined by 57% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
105 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Gain Real-World Experience through Active Transition.
School Rankings
The Great Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 796 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of The Great Academy is 0.45, which is less 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
#509 out of 796 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
33%
Student : Teacher Ratio
35:1
13:1
American Indian
3%
12%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
73%
62%
Black
8%
2%
White
10%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(20-21)20-29%
66%
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Great Academy's ranking?
The Great Academy is ranked #509 out of 796 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
What is the graduation rate of The Great Academy?
The graduation rate of The Great Academy is 20-29%, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 66%.
How many students attend The Great Academy?
105 students attend The Great Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of The Great Academy students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, 8% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of The Great Academy?
The Great Academy has a student ration of 35:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does The Great Academy offer ?
The Great Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is The Great Academy part of?
The Great Academy is part of The Great Academy School District.
In what neighborhood is The Great Academy located?
The Great Academy is located in the Brentwood Park neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM.
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