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Albuquerque School District

6400 Uptown Blvd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

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 2026 school year, there are 46 public high schools serving 27,831 students in Albuquerque School District. This district's average high testing ranking is 6/10, 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 20% (versus the New Mexico public high school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 35% statewide average).
Public High School in Albuquerque School District have a Graduation Rate of 69%, which is less than the New Mexico average of 76%.
The school with highest graduation rate is East Mountain High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New Mexico or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public high school average of 81% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NM)
# Schools
174 Schools
264 Schools
# Students
73,992 Students
115,996 Students
# Teachers
6,094 Teachers
8,031 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Albuquerque School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 140 school districts in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 70% has increased from 68% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NM)
#47 out of 141 school districts
(Top 50%)
26%
24%
36%
34%
34%
33%
(20-21)
76%
66%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.52
0.57
% American Indian
5%
12%
% Asian
2%
1%
% Hispanic
67%
62%
% Black
2%
2%
% White
19%
19%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $15,801 is higher than the state median of $15,100. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,244 is higher than the state median of $14,450. The school district spending/student has grown by 25% over four school years.
This School District
This State (NM)
Total Revenue
$1,169 MM
$4,694 MM
Spending
$1,202 MM
$4,492 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,801
$15,100
Spending / Student
$16,244
$14,450

Best Albuquerque School District Public High Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
La Cueva High School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
7801 Wilshire Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87122
(505) 823-2327
Gr: 9-12 | 1,826 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #22.
Early College Academy
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
807 Mountain Rd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87102
(505) 247-3658
Gr: 9-12 | 212 students Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #33.
Nex Gen Academy
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
5325 Montgomery Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 878-6400
Gr: 9-12 | 198 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #44.
College And Career High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
525 Buena Vista Dr Se
Albuquerque, NM 87106
(505) 224-4880
Gr: 9-12 | 280 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #55.
East Mountain High School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
25 La Madera Road
Sandia Park, NM 87047
(505) 281-7400
Gr: 9-12 | 417 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Freedom High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
5200 Cutler Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 884-6012
Gr: 9-12 | 111 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
School On Wheels High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
129 Hartline Rd Sw
Albuquerque, NM 87105
(505) 243-2395
Gr: 9-12 | 65 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Gilbert L Sena Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
69 Hotel Cir Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87123
(505) 237-2374
Gr: 9-12 | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
New Futures High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
5400 Cutler Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 883-5680
Gr: 7-12 | 73 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1010.
Eldorado High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
11300 Montgomery Blvd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87111
(505) 296-4871
Gr: PK-12 | 1,579 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #1111.
Public Academy For Performing Arts
Charter School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
11800 Princess Jeanne Ave. Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 830-3128
Gr: 6-12 | 448 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #1212.
Sandia High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
7801 Candelaria Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 294-1511
Gr: 9-12 | 1,618 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #1313.
Corrales International
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5500 Wilshire Ave. Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87113
(505) 344-9733
Gr: K-12 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #1414.
Digital Arts And Technology Academy
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1011 Lamberton Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87107
(505) 341-0888
Gr: 7-12 | 319 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #1515.
Volcano Vista High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
8100 Rainbow Rd Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87114
(505) 890-0343
Gr: 9-12 | 2,089 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #1616.
Cibola High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1510 Ellison Dr Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87114
(505) 897-0110
Gr: 9-12 | 1,517 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #1717.
Gordon Bernell Charter
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 11-19% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2821 4th Street Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87107
(505) 468-7707
Gr: 9-12 | 175 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #1818.
Voz Collegiate Preparatory Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
955 San Pedro Se
Albuquerque, NM 87108
(505) 336-5559
Gr: 6-9 | 134 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #1919.
Albuquerque High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
800 Odelia Rd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87102
(505) 843-6400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,568 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #2020.
The International School At Mesa Del Sol
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2000 Bobby Foster Rd
Albuquerque, NM 87106
(505) 508-3295
Gr: PK-12 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #2121.
Valley High School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1505 Candelaria Rd Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87107
(505) 345-9021
Gr: 9-12 | 962 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #2222.
Highland Autism Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
220 Monroe Sw
Albuquerque, NM 87108
(505) 266-6869
Gr: PK-12 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Albuquerque Talent Development Charter
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1800 Atrisco Rd Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87120
(505) 503-2465
Gr: 9-12 | 119 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Mark Armijo Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
6800 Gonzales Rd Sw
Albuquerque, NM 87121
(505) 873-7758
Gr: 9-12 | 233 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2525.
Manzano High School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
12200 Lomas Blvd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 559-2200
Gr: PK-12 | 1,157 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Abq Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
405 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Albuquerque, NM 87102
(505) 242-6640
Gr: 9-12 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Los Puentes Charter
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4012 4th St. Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87107
(505) 342-5959
Gr: 7-12 | 139 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #2828.
Highland High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4700 Coal Av Se
Albuquerque, NM 87108
(505) 265-3711
Gr: 9-12 | 1,144 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Ace Leadership High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1240 Bellamah Ave. Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87104
(505) 242-4733
Gr: 9-12 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Health Leadership High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
6401 Jefferson Street Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 750-4547
Gr: 9-12 | 233 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #3131.
Rio Grande High School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2300 Arenal Rd Sw
Albuquerque, NM 87105
(505) 873-0220
Gr: 9-12 | 1,475 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #3232.
Atrisco Heritage Academy High School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
10800 Dennis Chavez Blv Sw
Albuquerque, NM 87121
(505) 243-1458
Gr: 9-12 | 1,930 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #3333.
Del Norte High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
5323 Montgomery Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 883-7222
Gr: 9-12 | 1,079 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Siembra Leadership High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
524 Central Ave Sw
Albuquerque, NM 87102
(505) 205-0329
Gr: 9-12 | 452 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Technology Leadership High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
10500 Research Rd Se
Albuquerque, NM 87123
(505) 338-2266
Gr: 9-12 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 174 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 73,992 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 81%
  • : 76% (Top 50% in NM)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 26% (Top 50%)
  • : 36% (Top 50%)
  • : 34% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

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