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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 44 public high schools serving 28,409 students in Albuquerque School District. This district's average high testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public high schools in New Mexico.
Public High Schools in Albuquerque School District have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the New Mexico public high school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 35% statewide average).
Public High School in Albuquerque School District have a Graduation Rate of 64%, which is less than the New Mexico average of 66%.
The school with highest graduation rate is College And Career High School, with 98% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New Mexico or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NM)
# Schools
172 Schools
264 Schools
# Students
75,733 Students
120,181 Students
# Teachers
5,737 Teachers
7,492 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
0.57
# American Indian Students
4,199 Students
14,936 Students
% American Indian Students
6%
12%
# Asian Students
1,674 Students
1,495 Students
% Asian Students
2%
1%
# Hispanic Students
50,358 Students
73,835 Students
% Hispanic Students
66%
62%
# Black Students
1,913 Students
2,218 Students
% Black Students
3%
2%
# White Students
14,780 Students
25,039 Students
% White Students
19%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
75 Students
176 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
2,734 Students
2,482 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
2%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
1,866
234
# Students in K Grade:
4,790
951
# Students in 1st Grade:
5,060
1,023
# Students in 2nd Grade:
5,382
1,092
# Students in 3rd Grade:
5,330
1,045
# Students in 4th Grade:
5,514
1,091
# Students in 5th Grade:
5,618
1,267
# Students in 6th Grade:
5,087
2,550
# Students in 7th Grade:
5,080
3,344
# Students in 8th Grade:
5,281
3,787
# Students in 9th Grade:
8,330
29,625
# Students in 10th Grade:
7,423
27,491
# Students in 11th Grade:
6,120
24,570
# Students in 12th Grade:
4,852
22,111
# 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 High 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.
Nex Gen Academy
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5325 Montgomery Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 878-6400
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 878-6400
Grades: 9-12
| 209 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Early College Academy
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
807 Mountain Rd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87102
(505) 247-3658
Albuquerque, NM 87102
(505) 247-3658
Grades: 9-12
| 221 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
La Cueva High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7801 Wilshire Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87122
(505) 823-2327
Albuquerque, NM 87122
(505) 823-2327
Grades: 9-12
| 1,831 students
Rank: #5 - 85. - 8.
Freedom High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5200 Cutler Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 884-6012
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 884-6012
Grades: 9-12
| 98 students
Rank: #5 - 85. - 8.
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 - 85. - 8.
New Futures High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5400 Cutler Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 883-5680
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 883-5680
Grades: 7-12
| 67 students
Rank: #5 - 85. - 8.
School On Wheels High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
129 Hartline Rd Sw
Albuquerque, NM 87105
(505) 243-2395
Albuquerque, NM 87105
(505) 243-2395
Grades: 9-12
| 64 students
Rank: #99.
Eldorado High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
11300 Montgomery Blvd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87111
(505) 296-4871
Albuquerque, NM 87111
(505) 296-4871
Grades: PK-12
| 1,608 students
Rank: #1010.
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: #1111.
College And Career High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
525 Buena Vista Dr Se
Albuquerque, NM 87106
(505) 224-4880
Albuquerque, NM 87106
(505) 224-4880
Grades: 9-12
| 268 students
Rank: #1212.
Sandia High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7801 Candelaria Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 294-1511
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 294-1511
Grades: 9-12
| 1,672 students
Rank: #1313.
Volcano Vista High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8100 Rainbow Rd Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87114
(505) 890-0343
Albuquerque, NM 87114
(505) 890-0343
Grades: 9-12
| 2,177 students
Rank: #1414.
Albuquerque High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
800 Odelia Rd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87102
(505) 843-6400
Albuquerque, NM 87102
(505) 843-6400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,683 students
Rank: #1515.
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: #1616.
Cibola High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1510 Ellison Dr Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87114
(505) 897-0110
Albuquerque, NM 87114
(505) 897-0110
Grades: 9-12
| 1,622 students
Rank: #1717.
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: #1818.
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: #1919.
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: #2020.
Valley High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1505 Candelaria Rd Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87107
(505) 345-9021
Albuquerque, NM 87107
(505) 345-9021
Grades: 9-12
| 1,012 students
Rank: #2121.
Ecademy
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5300 Cutler Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 247-4209
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 247-4209
Grades: K-12
| 1,035 students
Rank: #2222.
Highland High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4700 Coal Av Se
Albuquerque, NM 87108
(505) 265-3711
Albuquerque, NM 87108
(505) 265-3711
Grades: 9-12
| 1,169 students
Rank: #23 - 2723. - 27.
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: #23 - 2723. - 27.
Highland Autism Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
220 Monroe Sw
Albuquerque, NM 87108
(505) 266-6869
Albuquerque, NM 87108
(505) 266-6869
Grades: PK-12
| 15 students
Rank: #23 - 2723. - 27.
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: #23 - 2723. - 27.
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: #23 - 2723. - 27.
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: #2828.
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: #2929.
Manzano High School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
12200 Lomas Blvd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 559-2200
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 559-2200
Grades: PK-12
| 1,217 students
Rank: #3030.
Del Norte High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5323 Montgomery Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 883-7222
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 883-7222
Grades: 9-12
| 1,066 students
Rank: #3131.
Rio Grande High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2300 Arenal Rd Sw
Albuquerque, NM 87105
(505) 873-0220
Albuquerque, NM 87105
(505) 873-0220
Grades: 9-12
| 1,500 students
Rank: #3232.
West Mesa High School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6701 Fortuna Rd Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87121
(505) 831-6993
Albuquerque, NM 87121
(505) 831-6993
Grades: 9-12
| 1,612 students
Rank: #3333.
Atrisco Heritage Academy High School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
10800 Dennis Chavez Blv Sw
Albuquerque, NM 87121
(505) 243-1458
Albuquerque, NM 87121
(505) 243-1458
Grades: 9-12
| 2,055 students
Rank: #3434.
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: #35 - 3735. - 37.
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
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