High Schools in The Great Academy

The Great Academy is the sole public charter high school serving grades 6-12 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. With a total enrollment of 127 students, the school has struggled to maintain its academic performance, dropping from a statewide ranking of 82 out of 177 schools in 2021-2022 to 167 out of 190 schools in 2023-2024. This decline in performance is reflected in the school's low 1-star rating from SchoolDigger, well below the state average.

Academically, The Great Academy faces significant challenges, with proficiency rates in core subjects like English Language Arts (20%), Mathematics (10%), and Science (21%) falling far short of the state averages (39%, 25%, and 36%, respectively). The school's four-year graduation rate of 76.7% is also below the state average, suggesting that many students are struggling to complete their high school education. These academic shortcomings may be exacerbated by the school's high percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients (64.57%), indicating a predominantly low-income student population.

Staffing challenges may also be a factor, as the school's student-teacher ratio of 21.4 is relatively high, potentially limiting the personalized attention and support available to students. Overall, the data paints a concerning picture of The Great Academy, with declining performance, significant achievement gaps, and resource constraints that may be hindering the school's ability to provide a high-quality education to its students.