Serving 283 students in grades 9-12, Siembra Leadership 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 is ≤20% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student:teacher ratio of 28:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% 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: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 283 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 28:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Graduation Rate: 40% (Btm 50% in NM)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Siembra Leadership High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Siembra Leadership High School's student population of 283 students has grown by 130% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has grown by 66% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
283 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Siembra Leadership High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 810 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Siembra Leadership High School is 0.41, 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
#559 out of 810 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
33%
Student : Teacher Ratio
28:1
14:1
American Indian
4%
12%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
75%
62%
Black
5%
2%
White
15%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
2%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(20-21)40%
66%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
75%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Siembra Leadership High School's ranking?
Siembra Leadership High School is ranked #559 out of 810 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
What is the graduation rate of Siembra Leadership High School?
The graduation rate of Siembra Leadership High School is 40%, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 66%.
How many students attend Siembra Leadership High School?
283 students attend Siembra Leadership High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Siembra Leadership High School students are Hispanic, 15% of students are White, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Siembra Leadership High School?
Siembra Leadership High School has a student ration of 28:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does Siembra Leadership High School offer ?
Siembra Leadership High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Siembra Leadership High School part of?
Siembra Leadership High School is part of Albuquerque School District.
In what neighborhood is Siembra Leadership High School located?
Siembra Leadership High School is located in the Raynolds Addition neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM. There are 2 other public schools located in Raynolds Addition.
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