Serving 177 students in grades 9-12, Gilbert L Sena Charter High School 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 was ≤5% (which was lower than the New Mexico state average of 21%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 25-29% (which was lower than the New Mexico state average of 33%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was higher than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the New Mexico state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
177 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤5%
21%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)25-29%
33%

Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1

American Indian
7%
12%

Asian
1%
1%

Hispanic
71%
62%

Black
4%
2%

White
15%
20%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%

All Ethnic Groups



Graduation Rate
(17-18)40-49%
74%

Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
74%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
6%
4%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Gilbert L Sena Charter High School District
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?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 21% NM state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 33% NM state average).
What is the graduation rate of Gilbert L Sena Charter High School?
The graduation rate of Gilbert L Sena Charter High School is 40-49%, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 74%.
How many students attend Gilbert L Sena Charter High School?
177 students attend Gilbert L Sena Charter High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Gilbert L Sena Charter High School students are Hispanic, 15% of students are White, 7% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gilbert L Sena Charter High School?
Gilbert L Sena Charter High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does Gilbert L Sena Charter High School offer ?
Gilbert L Sena Charter High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Gilbert L Sena Charter High School part of?
Gilbert L Sena Charter High School is part of Gilbert L Sena Charter High School District.
Recent Articles

What are the Benefits of Magnet Schools?
Kate Barrington has compiled this guide to magnet schools, explaining their unique educational approach, core principles, benefits, and potential considerations for parents seeking alternatives within the public school system.

Uniforms: The Pros and Cons
This comprehensive article explores the pros and cons of school uniforms in public schools. It discusses their impact on safety, learning environment, self-expression, and cost-effectiveness. The piece presents statistics, expert opinions, and arguments from both proponents and opponents, helping parents make informed decisions about uniform policies.

Understanding the U.S. Department of Education: Structure, Impact, and Evolution
We explore how the Department of Education shapes American education, from its cabinet-level leadership to its impact on millions of students, written for general audiences seeking clarity on this vital institution.