Amy Biehl High School is a charter high school in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The school is now housed in the Old Post Office building in Downtown Albuquerque. The school is named after Amy Biehl, an anti-Apartheid activist who was murdered by a black mob in South Africa in 1993.
Serving 196 students in grades 9-12, Amy Biehl Charter High School ranks in the top 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 11-19% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-69% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 196 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Graduation Rate: 70-74% (Btm 50% in NM)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Amy Biehl Charter High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Amy Biehl Charter High School's student population of 196 students has declined by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
196 students
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Year Founded
2000
School Calendar
School Motto
Courage. Scholarship. Community.
School Rankings
Amy Biehl Charter High School ranks within the top 50% of all 796 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Amy Biehl Charter High School is 0.45, 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
#283 out of 796 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
33%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
11%
Asian
2%
1%
Hispanic
73%
63%
Black
2%
2%
White
13%
19%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(20-21)70-74%
66%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
85%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Lion
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Amy Biehl Charter High School's ranking?
Amy Biehl Charter High School is ranked #283 out of 796 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
What schools are Amy Biehl Charter High School often compared to?
Amy Biehl Charter High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Albuquerque Institute Of Math & Science by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
What is the graduation rate of Amy Biehl Charter High School?
The graduation rate of Amy Biehl Charter High School is 70-74%, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 66%.
How many students attend Amy Biehl Charter High School?
196 students attend Amy Biehl Charter High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Amy Biehl Charter High School students are Hispanic, 13% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Amy Biehl Charter High School?
Amy Biehl Charter High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does Amy Biehl Charter High School offer ?
Amy Biehl Charter High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Amy Biehl Charter High School part of?
Amy Biehl Charter High School is part of Amy Biehl Charter High School District.
In what neighborhood is Amy Biehl Charter High School located?
Amy Biehl Charter 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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