Summary:
The Great Academy is the sole public charter high school serving grades 6-12 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. With an enrollment of 127 students, the school is part of the The Great Academy District, which is ranked 115 out of 119 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.
The Great Academy's performance is significantly below state averages in key academic metrics. Its four-year graduation rate is 76.7%, lower than the state average. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates were just 20% in English Language Arts, 10% in Mathematics, and 21% in Science, compared to state averages of 39%, 25%, and 36%, respectively. The school's 2022-2023 proficiency rates were even lower, at 16% in Language Arts, 6% in Mathematics, and 30% in Science, against state averages of 38%, 24%, and 34%.
The high percentage of students (64.57%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch at The Great Academy suggests the school serves a population with significant economic challenges, which may contribute to the academic struggles observed. Additionally, the school's relatively high student-teacher ratio of 21.4 to 1 may limit the individualized attention and support available to students, further impacting their educational outcomes.
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