Cess High School (Closed 2023)

Cess High School serves 273 students in grades 9-12. 
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 was higher than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
273 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

This School
State Level (NM)
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
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American Indian
4%
12%
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Asian
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Cess High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
48%
62%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Cess High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
5%
2%
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White
42%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
2%
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New Mexico.
0.59
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Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
75%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Cess High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Cess High School?
273 students attend Cess High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Cess High School students are Hispanic, 42% of students are White, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cess High School?
Cess High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does Cess High School offer ?
Cess High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Cess High School part of?
Cess High School is part of Albuquerque Public Schools School District.

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