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Albuquerque School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 29 public charter schools serving 8,251 students in Albuquerque School District. This district's average charter testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public charter schools in New Mexico.
Public Charter Schools in Albuquerque School District have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the New Mexico public charter school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public charter school average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NM)
# Schools
172 Schools
100 Schools
# Students
75,733 Students
31,703 Students
# Teachers
5,737 Teachers
2,226 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Albuquerque School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 143 school districts in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 76% has increased from 66% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#58 out of 144 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
33%
Graduation Rate
(20-21)76%
66%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.52
0.56
# American Indian Students
4,199 Students
1,768 Students
% American Indian Students
6%
6%
# Asian Students
1,674 Students
522 Students
% Asian Students
2%
2%
# Hispanic Students
50,358 Students
19,284 Students
% Hispanic Students
66%
61%
# Black Students
1,913 Students
707 Students
% Black Students
3%
2%
# White Students
14,780 Students
8,713 Students
% White Students
19%
27%
# Hawaiian Students
75 Students
57 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
2,734 Students
652 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
2%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
1,866
410
# Students in K Grade:
4,790
1,646
# Students in 1st Grade:
5,060
1,711
# Students in 2nd Grade:
5,382
1,818
# Students in 3rd Grade:
5,330
1,672
# Students in 4th Grade:
5,514
1,716
# Students in 5th Grade:
5,618
1,816
# Students in 6th Grade:
5,087
2,745
# Students in 7th Grade:
5,080
3,117
# Students in 8th Grade:
5,281
3,066
# Students in 9th Grade:
8,330
3,365
# Students in 10th Grade:
7,423
3,220
# Students in 11th Grade:
6,120
2,963
# Students in 12th Grade:
4,852
2,438
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,437 is higher than the state median of $14,757. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,871 is higher than the state median of $14,122. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$1,169 MM
$4,694 MM
Spending
$1,202 MM
$4,492 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,437
$14,757
Spending / Student
$15,871
$14,122
Best Albuquerque School District Public Charter Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
East Mountain High School
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
25 La Madera Road
Sandia Park, NM 87047
(505) 281-7400
Sandia Park, NM 87047
(505) 281-7400
Grades: 9-12
| 402 students
Rank: #22.
New Mexico International School
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7215 Montgomery Blvd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 503-7670
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 503-7670
Grades: K-8
| 401 students
Rank: #33.
Montessori Of The Rio Grande
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1650 Gabaldon Dr. N.w.
Albuquerque, NM 87104
(505) 842-5993
Albuquerque, NM 87104
(505) 842-5993
Grades: K-5
| 219 students
Rank: #44.
Gilbert L Sena Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
69 Hotel Cir Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87123
(505) 237-2374
Albuquerque, NM 87123
(505) 237-2374
Grades: 9-12
| 158 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Coral Community Charter
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4401 Silver Avenue Se
Albuquerque, NM 87108
(505) 292-6725
Albuquerque, NM 87108
(505) 292-6725
Grades: PK-8
| 241 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Public Academy For Performing Arts
Charter School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
11800 Princess Jeanne Ave. Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 830-3128
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 830-3128
Grades: 6-12
| 448 students
Rank: #77.
Alice King Community School
Charter School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8100 Mountain Rd. Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 344-0746
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 344-0746
Grades: K-8
| 409 students
Rank: #88.
Mountain Mahogany Community School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5014 4th Street Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87107
(505) 341-1424
Albuquerque, NM 87107
(505) 341-1424
Grades: K-8
| 225 students
Rank: #99.
Corrales International
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5500 Wilshire Ave. Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87113
(505) 344-9733
Albuquerque, NM 87113
(505) 344-9733
Grades: K-12
| 255 students
Rank: #1010.
Voz Collegiate Preparatory Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
955 San Pedro Se
Albuquerque, NM 87108
(505) 336-5559
Albuquerque, NM 87108
(505) 336-5559
Grades: 6-8
| 83 students
Rank: #1111.
Digital Arts And Technology Academy
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1011 Lamberton Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87107
(505) 341-0888
Albuquerque, NM 87107
(505) 341-0888
Grades: 7-12
| 329 students
Rank: #1212.
The International School At Mesa Del Sol
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2000 Bobby Foster Rd
Albuquerque, NM 87106
(505) 508-3295
Albuquerque, NM 87106
(505) 508-3295
Grades: PK-12
| 341 students
Rank: #1313.
Gordon Bernell Charter
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 11-19% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2821 4th Street Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87107
(505) 468-7707
Albuquerque, NM 87107
(505) 468-7707
Grades: 9-12
| 180 students
Rank: #14 - 1814. - 18.
Albuquerque Talent Development Charter
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1800 Atrisco Rd Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87120
(505) 503-2465
Albuquerque, NM 87120
(505) 503-2465
Grades: 9-12
| 125 students
Rank: #14 - 1814. - 18.
Mark Armijo Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6800 Gonzales Rd Sw
Albuquerque, NM 87121
(505) 873-7758
Albuquerque, NM 87121
(505) 873-7758
Grades: 9-12
| 220 students
Rank: #14 - 1814. - 18.
Siembra Leadership High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
524 Central Ave Sw
Albuquerque, NM 87102
(505) 205-0329
Albuquerque, NM 87102
(505) 205-0329
Grades: 9-12
| 359 students
Rank: #14 - 1814. - 18.
Technology Leadership High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
10500 Research Rd Se
Albuquerque, NM 87123
(505) 338-2266
Albuquerque, NM 87123
(505) 338-2266
Grades: 9-12
| 315 students
Rank: #14 - 1814. - 18.
William W & Josephine Dorn Charter Community School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1119 Edith Blvd Se
Albuquerque, NM 87125
(505) 243-1434
Albuquerque, NM 87125
(505) 243-1434
Grades: K-5
| 49 students
Rank: #1919.
South Valley Academy
Charter School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3426 Blake Road Sw
Albuquerque, NM 87105
(505) 452-3132
Albuquerque, NM 87105
(505) 452-3132
Grades: 6-12
| 620 students
Rank: #2020.
Native American Community Academy
Charter School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Indian School Rd
Albuquerque, NM 87104
(505) 266-0992
Albuquerque, NM 87104
(505) 266-0992
Grades: K-12
| 436 students
Rank: #21 - 2321. - 23.
Abq Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
405 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Albuquerque, NM 87102
(505) 242-6640
Albuquerque, NM 87102
(505) 242-6640
Grades: 9-12
| 348 students
Rank: #21 - 2321. - 23.
Los Puentes Charter
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4012 4th St. Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87107
(505) 342-5959
Albuquerque, NM 87107
(505) 342-5959
Grades: 7-12
| 102 students
Rank: #21 - 2321. - 23.
New America School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1734 Isleta Blvd Sw
Albuquerque, NM 87105
(505) 222-4360
Albuquerque, NM 87105
(505) 222-4360
Grades: 9-12
| 168 students
Rank: #24 - 2624. - 26.
Ace Leadership High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1240 Bellamah Ave. Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87104
(505) 242-4733
Albuquerque, NM 87104
(505) 242-4733
Grades: 9-12
| 253 students
Rank: #24 - 2624. - 26.
Health Leadership High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6401 Jefferson Street Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 750-4547
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 750-4547
Grades: 9-12
| 226 students
Rank: #24 - 2624. - 26.
La Academia De Esperanza
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1401 Old Coors Rd Sw
Albuquerque, NM 87121
(505) 764-5500
Albuquerque, NM 87121
(505) 764-5500
Grades: 6-12
| 237 students
Rank: #2727.
El Camino Real Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3713 Isleta Blvd Sw
Albuquerque, NM 87105
(505) 314-2212
Albuquerque, NM 87105
(505) 314-2212
Grades: K-12
| 320 students
Rank: #2828.
Christine Duncan Heritage Academy
Charter School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1900 Atrisco Dr. Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87120
(505) 839-4971
Albuquerque, NM 87120
(505) 839-4971
Grades: PK-8
| 431 students
Rank: #2929.
Robert F. Kennedy Charter
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4300 Blake Rd Sw
Albuquerque, NM 87121
(505) 243-1118
Albuquerque, NM 87121
(505) 243-1118
Grades: 6-12
| 351 students
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