Albuquerque High

Summary:

Albuquerque High is a public high school serving 1,714 students in grades 9-12 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The school is part of the Albuquerque School District, which is ranked 89 out of 119 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. Albuquerque High has seen fluctuations in its statewide ranking, ranging from 46th to 97th out of New Mexico high schools, with a current ranking of 53rd and a 4-star rating.

Albuquerque High performs above the Albuquerque and New Mexico state averages in several key test score metrics, including science, English language arts, and 11th-grade science. However, the school lags behind in mathematics, with only 20% of 11th-graders proficient or better, compared to 12% for Albuquerque and 11% for New Mexico. The school also performs particularly well for certain student subgroups, such as Native American, White, and Multi-racial students, but struggles with the performance of English Language Learners and Special Education students.

Albuquerque High is surrounded by a mix of traditional public schools and public charter schools, with varying levels of performance. The highest-performing nearby school is Early College Academy, which ranks 2nd out of all New Mexico high schools and has exceptional test scores. In contrast, several nearby charter schools, such as Abq Charter Academy, Siembra Leadership High School, and Ace Leadership High School, perform significantly worse than Albuquerque High across multiple metrics.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 800 Odelia Rd NE
       Albuquerque, NM  87102


(505) 843-6400

District: Albuquerque

SchoolDigger Rank:
53rd of 190 New Mexico High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,180 Help


Feeder schools for Albuquerque High:

Elementary:    Bandelier Elementary
    Dolores Gonzales Elementary
    East San Jose Elementary
    Eugene Field Elementary
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Middle:    Jefferson Middle
    Washington Middle
    Wilson Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  16.4 Help
Number of students:  1,714

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
76.3%
White:
13.8%
Two or more races:
3.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  44.9% Help


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Compare Details Albuquerque High ranks better than 72.1% of high schools in New Mexico. It also ranks 10th among 30 ranked high schools in the Albuquerque School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 61.63. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Albuquerque High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (76.3%), White (13.8%), two or more races (3.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 44.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Albuquerque High is 16.4. 22 high schools in the Albuquerque School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Albuquerque High is $8,180. 26 high schools in the Albuquerque School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Albuquerque High:

SchoolDigger ranks Albuquerque High 53rd of 190 New Mexico public high schools. (See Albuquerque High in the ranking list.)

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Albuquerque:

SchoolDigger ranks Albuquerque 89th of 119 New Mexico school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Albuquerque High

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Rank History for all students at Albuquerque High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 46.74 66th 129 48.8%
2006 45.19 72nd 134 46.3%
2007 56.19 62nd 150 58.7%
2008 68.10 45th 146 69.2%
2009 65.26 48th 151 68.2%
2010 65.59 47th 154 69.5%
2011 63.35 51st 157 67.5%
2012 71.80 34th 163 79.1%
2013 68.37 46th 177 74.0%
2014 57.68 74th 198 62.6%
2015 50.17 70th 193 63.7%
2016 50.61 60th 185 67.6%
2017 37.61 86th 158 45.6%
2018 40.84 81st 182 55.5%
2019 36.24 97th 181 46.4%
2022 64.16 46th 177 74.0%
2023 53.51 61st 170 64.1%
2024 61.63 53rd 190 72.1%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Albuquerque High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 86.05 2nd 31 93.5%
2023 53.60 10th 23 56.5%
2024 68.62 5th 21 76.2%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Albuquerque High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 22.57 27th 31 12.9%
2022 12.54 27th 29 6.9%
2023 23.80 22nd 29 24.1%
2024 40.43 16th 41 61.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Albuquerque High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 20.40 56th 62 9.7%
2024 19.70 26th 30 13.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Albuquerque High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.56 99th 164 39.6%
2019 29.55 115th 161 28.6%
2022 39.27 65th 154 57.8%
2023 38.70 80th 157 49.0%
2024 67.80 34th 154 77.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Albuquerque High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.28 90th 145 37.9%
2019 33.74 95th 144 34.0%
2022 55.84 59th 157 62.4%
2023 48.88 56th 143 60.8%
2024 53.27 52nd 153 66.0%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Albuquerque High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.83 48th 51 5.9%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at Albuquerque High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 44.21 18th 24 25.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Albuquerque High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.96 72nd 143 49.7%
2019 36.71 84th 151 44.4%
2022 65.66 49th 159 69.2%
2023 60.90 47th 146 67.8%
2024 64.52 37th 159 76.7%
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Rank History for African American students at Albuquerque High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.61 7th 15 53.3%
2019 48.97 9th 21 57.1%
2023 64.57 4th 18 77.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Albuquerque High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.11 90th 133 32.3%
2019 27.82 103rd 139 25.9%
2022 47.30 68th 150 54.7%
2023 48.35 53rd 132 59.8%
2024 54.65 46th 142 67.6%
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Rank History for Native American students at Albuquerque High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 83.22 5th 47 89.4%
2019 76.44 4th 47 91.5%
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Rank History for White students at Albuquerque High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.03 14th 115 87.8%
2019 80.50 18th 109 83.5%
2022 97.81 2nd 133 98.5%
2023 51.99 62nd 157 60.5%
2024 61.40 47th 155 69.7%
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Data source: test scores: New Mexico Public Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: New Mexico Public Education Department

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Enrollment information for Albuquerque High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 419 122 51 1126 65 n/a n/a 0 1783
1991 361 126 36 1189 91 n/a n/a 0 1803
1992 404 123 42 1204 135 n/a n/a 0 1908
1993 456 139 43 1157 119 n/a n/a 0 1914
1994 525 147 59 1270 114 n/a n/a 0 2115
1995 555 150 61 1381 109 n/a n/a 0 2256
1996 555 150 61 1381 109 n/a n/a 0 2256
1997 525 138 56 1411 110 n/a n/a 0 2240
1998 496 122 45 1470 104 n/a n/a 0 2237
1999 439 102 36 1426 115 n/a n/a 0 2118
2000 404 102 36 1378 100 n/a n/a 0 2020
2001 398 106 42 1380 109 n/a n/a 0 2035
2002 380 95 25 1254 86 n/a n/a 0 1840
2003 380 95 25 1254 86 n/a n/a 0 1840
2004 370 87 31 1175 92 n/a n/a 0 1755
2005 391 84 16 1260 84 n/a n/a 0 1835
2006 355 106 22 1159 73 n/a n/a 0 1715
2007 348 97 28 1220 76 n/a n/a 0 1769
2008 333 110 29 1345 84 n/a n/a 0 1901
2009 309 101 26 1301 66 n/a n/a 0 1803
2010 228 58 12 1321 54 0 25 0 1698
2011 221 63 10 1301 49 0 34 0 1678
2012 224 55 17 1223 53 0 30 0 1602
2013 264 56 16 1301 44 0 26 0 1707
2014 241 36 22 1347 54 1 30 0 1731
2015 249 35 26 1422 59 4 39 0 1834
2016 241 49 18 1323 49 3 40 0 1723
2017 228 55 24 1401 41 2 42 0 1793
2018 250 58 16 1340 41 6 36 0 1747
2019 235 61 14 1402 49 1 44 0 1806
2020 224 54 20 1394 44 0 50 0 1786
2021 248 54 18 1425 43 0 51 0 1839
2022 256 49 21 1457 53 0 66 0 1902
2023 237 44 15 1307 52 0 59 0 1714

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Albuquerque High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 1783 95.6 18.6 n/a
1991 1803 96.8 18.6 n/a
1992 1908 134.2 14.2 25.7
1993 1914 105.7 18.1 n/a
1994 2115 99.2 21.3 n/a
1995 2256 109.9 20.5 n/a
1996 2256 109.9 20.5 n/a
1997 2240 109.6 20.4 n/a
1998 2237 107.3 20.8 n/a
1999 2118 112.1 18.9 27.7
2000 2020 114.8 17.6 20.5
2001 2035 102.3 19.9 15.5
2002 1840 111.0 16.6 30.1
2003 1840 111.0 16.6 30.1
2004 1755 105.7 16.6 43.1
2005 1835 104.8 17.5 39.8
2006 1715 105.8 16.2 42.2
2007 1769 100.4 17.6 29.8
2008 1901 108.6 17.5 38.5
2009 1803 102.2 17.6 44
2010 1698 102.8 16.5 55.7
2011 1678 98.1 17.0 62.6
2012 1602 96.0 16.6 63.2
2013 1707 90.3 18.8 60.6
2014 1731 92.8 18.6 65.1
2015 1834 90.0 20.3 61.6
2016 1723 86.0 20.0 64.8
2017 1793 91.3 19.6 62
2018 1747 89.9 19.4 60.3
2019 1806 89.9 20.0 64
2020 1786 102.4 17.4 50.7
2021 1839 103.6 17.7 43.4
2022 1902 106.0 17.9 50.2
2023 1714 104.1 16.4 44.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Albuquerque High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 1783 95.6 18.6 n/a
1991 1803 96.8 18.6 n/a
1992 1908 134.2 14.2 25.7
1993 1914 105.7 18.1 n/a
1994 2115 99.2 21.3 n/a
1995 2256 109.9 20.5 n/a
1996 2256 109.9 20.5 n/a
1997 2240 109.6 20.4 n/a
1998 2237 107.3 20.8 n/a
1999 2118 112.1 18.9 27.7
2000 2020 114.8 17.6 20.5
2001 2035 102.3 19.9 15.5
2002 1840 111.0 16.6 30.1
2003 1840 111.0 16.6 30.1
2004 1755 105.7 16.6 43.1
2005 1835 104.8 17.5 39.8
2006 1715 105.8 16.2 42.2
2007 1769 100.4 17.6 29.8
2008 1901 108.6 17.5 38.5
2009 1803 102.2 17.6 44
2010 1698 102.8 16.5 55.7
2011 1678 98.1 17.0 62.6
2012 1602 96.0 16.6 63.2
2013 1707 90.3 18.8 60.6
2014 1731 92.8 18.6 65.1
2015 1834 90.0 20.3 61.6
2016 1723 86.0 20.0 64.8
2017 1793 91.3 19.6 62
2018 1747 89.9 19.4 60.3
2019 1806 89.9 20.0 64
2020 1786 102.4 17.4 50.7
2021 1839 103.6 17.7 43.4
2022 1902 106.0 17.9 50.2
2023 1714 104.1 16.4 44.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Albuquerque High

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $8,180

Data source: New Mexico Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Albuquerque High

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 97th of 181 High schoolsRanks 61st of 170 High schools
 17.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade Language Arts (Albuquerque High)4041.1
 1.1%
   11th Grade Language Arts (Albuquerque)4039.7
 0.3%
   11th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)4033.1
 6.9%
11th Grade Mathematics (Albuquerque High)527.1
 22.1%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Albuquerque)1322
 9%
   11th Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)1015.9
 5.9%
11th Grade Science (Albuquerque High)2547.6
 22.6%
   11th Grade Science (Albuquerque)2641.9
 15.9%
   11th Grade Science (New Mexico)2540.2
 15.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students18061714
 5.1%
African American6144
 27.9%
American Indian4952
 6.1%
Asian1415
 7.1%
Hispanic14021307
 6.8%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White235237
 0.9%
Two or More Races4459
 34.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients64%44.9%
 19.1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Albuquerque High

Albuquerque High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Bandelier Elementary
Elementary : Dolores Gonzales Elementary
Elementary : East San Jose Elementary
Elementary : Eugene Field Elementary
Elementary : Kirtland Elementary
Elementary : Lew Wallace Elementary
Elementary : Longfellow Elementary
Elementary : Lowell Elementary
Elementary : Monte Vista Elementary
Elementary : Reginald Chavez Elementary
Middle : Jefferson Middle
Middle : Washington Middle
Middle : Wilson Middle

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,714 students attended Albuquerque High.

Albuquerque High ranks 53rd of 190 New Mexico high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Albuquerque High are 76% Hispanic, 14% White, 3% Two or more races, 3% American Indian, 3% African American.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the New Mexico Public Education Department.

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