Serving 366 students in grades 9-12, East Mtn High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 31% (which was higher than the New Mexico state average of 18%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 65% (which was higher than the New Mexico state average of 27%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the New Mexico state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
366 students
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)31%
18%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)65%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
2%
12%
Asian
3%
1%
Hispanic
24%
62%
Black
1%
2%
White
69%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(11-12)80-84%
71%
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
3%
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?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 18% NM state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% NM state average).
What is the graduation rate of East Mtn High School?
The graduation rate of East Mtn High School is 80-84%, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 71%.
How many students attend East Mtn High School?
366 students attend East Mtn High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of East Mtn High School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of East Mtn High School?
East Mtn High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does East Mtn High School offer ?
East Mtn High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is East Mtn High School part of?
East Mtn High School is part of Albuquerque Public Schools School District.
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