Serving 74 students in grades 7-12, New Futures High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 74 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Graduation Rate: 35% (Btm 50% in NM)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
New Futures High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
New Futures High School's student population of 74 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
74 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
New Futures High School ranks within the top 10% of all 810 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of New Futures High School is 0.29, 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
#71 out of 810 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
33%
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
14:1
American Indian
8%
12%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
84%
62%
Black
1%
2%
White
4%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
2%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(20-21)35%
66%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
75%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (05-06)
3%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is New Futures High School's ranking?
New Futures High School is ranked #71 out of 810 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in New Mexico.
What schools are New Futures High School often compared to?
New Futures High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Freedom High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
What is the graduation rate of New Futures High School?
The graduation rate of New Futures High School is 35%, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 66%.
How many students attend New Futures High School?
74 students attend New Futures High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of New Futures High School students are Hispanic, 8% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of New Futures High School?
New Futures High School has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does New Futures High School offer ?
New Futures High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is New Futures High School part of?
New Futures High School is part of Albuquerque School District.
In what neighborhood is New Futures High School located?
New Futures High School is located in the Quigley Park neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM. There are 3 other public schools located in Quigley Park.
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