Del Norte High

Summary:

Del Norte High is a public high school in Albuquerque, New Mexico, serving 1,070 students in grades 9-12. 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.

Del Norte High has consistently ranked in the bottom half of New Mexico high schools, ranging from 80th to 140th out of 170-198 schools in recent years. The school's performance is particularly poor for female students, ranking in the bottom 15% of state high schools, and for special education and disabled students, ranking in the bottom 20% and 40%, respectively. However, the school performs relatively better for English Language Learner (ELL) students, ranking in the top 30% of state high schools in this category. Del Norte High's four-year graduation rate has ranged from 65.8% to 76.7% in recent years, lower than the state and district averages, and the school consistently underperforms the state and district in proficiency rates for standardized tests.

Interestingly, Sandia High, a school that consistently ranks in the top 25% of New Mexico high schools, is located within 2 miles of Del Norte High, highlighting the stark contrast in academic performance between the two schools. Additionally, the nearby Nex Gen Academy, a public charter high school, has consistently outperformed Del Norte High in academic achievement and statewide rankings, despite being within the same district. These comparisons suggest that factors beyond just location and district may be contributing to the differences in academic performance.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 5323 Montgomery NE
       Albuquerque, NM  87109


(505) 883-7222

District: Albuquerque

SchoolDigger Rank:
117th of 190 New Mexico High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,957 Help


Feeder schools for Del Norte High:

Elementary:    Arroyo Del Oso Elementary
    Bel-Air Elementary
    Gov Bent Elementary
    Hodgin Elementary
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Middle:    Cleveland Middle
    McKinley Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  15.3 Help
Number of students:  1,066

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
59.1%
American Indian:
18.3%
White:
10.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  102% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Del Norte High ranks worse than 61.6% of high schools in New Mexico. It also ranks 12th 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 32.99. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Del Norte 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 (59.1%), American Indian (18.3%), White (10.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 102% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Del Norte High is 15.3. 18 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 Del Norte High is $10,957, which is the 11th highest among 30 high schools in the Albuquerque School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Del Norte High:

SchoolDigger ranks Del Norte High 117th of 190 New Mexico public high schools. (See Del Norte 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 Del Norte High

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Rank History for all students at Del Norte High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 58.41 48th 129 62.8%
2006 55.70 60th 134 55.2%
2007 54.88 67th 150 55.3%
2008 78.44 28th 146 80.8%
2009 63.72 51st 151 66.2%
2010 47.33 80th 154 48.1%
2011 59.47 60th 157 61.8%
2012 54.68 76th 163 53.4%
2013 47.27 96th 177 45.8%
2014 44.80 113th 198 42.9%
2015 46.48 80th 193 58.5%
2016 40.49 88th 185 52.4%
2017 27.30 111th 158 29.7%
2018 28.36 118th 182 35.2%
2019 27.18 129th 181 28.7%
2022 25.75 116th 177 34.5%
2023 20.37 140th 170 17.6%
2024 32.99 117th 190 38.4%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Del Norte High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 44.37 10th 21 52.4%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Del Norte High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.25 9th 20 55.0%
2023 35.09 17th 29 41.4%
2024 51.43 12th 41 70.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Del Norte High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 22.62 53rd 62 14.5%
2024 21.45 25th 30 16.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Del Norte High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.48 111th 164 32.3%
2019 31.31 109th 161 32.3%
2022 33.08 79th 154 48.7%
2023 29.19 101st 157 35.7%
2024 37.29 87th 154 43.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Del Norte High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.76 111th 145 23.4%
2019 25.83 111th 144 22.9%
2022 18.64 135th 157 14.0%
2023 15.76 127th 143 11.2%
2024 25.62 115th 153 24.8%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Del Norte High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.94 41st 51 19.6%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at Del Norte High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 49.61 13th 24 45.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Del Norte High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.37 100th 143 30.1%
2019 25.80 111th 151 26.5%
2022 30.29 109th 159 31.4%
2023 36.66 86th 146 41.1%
2024 31.69 100th 159 37.1%
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Rank History for Asian students at Del Norte High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 14.42 13th 14 7.1%
2022 83.27 5th 31 83.9%
2024 30.43 12th 16 25.0%
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Rank History for African American students at Del Norte High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 31.66 17th 21 19.0%
2023 25.16 16th 18 11.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Del Norte High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.84 95th 133 28.6%
2019 25.01 111th 139 20.1%
2022 31.41 95th 150 36.7%
2023 26.98 95th 132 28.0%
2024 35.19 84th 142 40.8%
See the entire list of Best New Mexico High Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for Native American students at Del Norte High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.67 40th 47 14.9%
2019 37.50 28th 47 40.4%
2023 42.97 26th 42 38.1%
2024 26.81 36th 43 16.3%
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Rank History for White students at Del Norte High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.60 83rd 115 27.8%
2019 23.97 84th 109 22.9%
2022 21.45 110th 133 17.3%
2023 27.71 110th 157 29.9%
2024 31.46 102nd 155 34.2%
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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.

Del Norte High Test Scores
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Data source: New Mexico Public Education Department

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Facebook Profile Picture by a teacher on FaceBook
Saturday, August 11, 2012

Open Quote It is the jewel hidden in the rough of all high schools in Albuquerque. DNHS is the most diverse student population wise and has the best school spirit in the city. It may be small but it is great with great teachers. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Del Norte High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 1110 85 40 780 102 n/a n/a 0 2117
1991 1023 87 24 799 106 n/a n/a 0 2039
1992 974 86 20 805 126 n/a n/a 0 2011
1993 845 71 24 736 121 n/a n/a 0 1797
1994 830 75 23 702 108 n/a n/a 0 1738
1995 851 77 39 757 122 n/a n/a 0 1846
1996 851 77 39 757 122 n/a n/a 0 1846
1997 910 79 33 784 103 n/a n/a 0 1909
1998 745 72 32 710 116 n/a n/a 0 1675
1999 699 93 26 709 127 n/a n/a 0 1654
2000 702 102 31 707 131 n/a n/a 0 1673
2001 670 103 38 742 128 n/a n/a 0 1681
2002 628 100 41 666 159 n/a n/a 0 1594
2003 628 100 41 666 159 n/a n/a 0 1594
2004 584 108 59 675 179 n/a n/a 0 1605
2005 617 101 58 704 188 n/a n/a 0 1668
2006 557 98 60 705 198 n/a n/a 0 1618
2007 512 80 47 735 186 n/a n/a 0 1560
2008 460 83 39 737 184 n/a n/a 0 1503
2009 406 75 28 672 167 n/a n/a 0 1348
2010 316 48 19 799 152 0 42 0 1376
2011 287 53 22 693 145 0 32 0 1232
2012 232 38 14 742 125 1 39 0 1191
2013 231 39 20 723 125 0 44 0 1182
2014 231 36 26 742 131 0 41 0 1207
2015 183 39 25 749 148 1 47 0 1192
2016 176 47 23 708 132 1 38 0 1125
2017 189 40 25 725 148 1 39 0 1167
2018 155 42 30 668 134 1 39 0 1069
2019 148 52 25 670 149 1 44 0 1089
2020 131 58 21 648 147 0 54 0 1059
2021 125 59 27 621 166 0 57 0 1055
2022 140 47 23 638 168 0 55 0 1071
2023 125 49 33 631 184 1 47 0 1070
2024 110 44 37 630 195 1 49 0 1066

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 Del Norte High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 2117 98.9 21.4 n/a
1991 2039 99.8 20.4 n/a
1992 2011 99.2 20.2 7.8
1993 1797 103.5 17.4 n/a
1994 1738 98.7 17.6 n/a
1995 1846 94.7 19.5 n/a
1996 1846 94.7 19.5 n/a
1997 1909 99.4 19.2 n/a
1998 1675 94.3 17.8 n/a
1999 1654 93.4 17.7 15
2000 1673 100.7 16.6 17.7
2001 1681 95.8 17.5 19.6
2002 1594 104.7 15.2 23
2003 1594 104.7 15.2 23
2004 1605 96.5 16.6 39.6
2005 1668 96.8 17.2 37.5
2006 1618 91.8 17.6 36.3
2007 1560 85.5 18.2 33.4
2008 1503 89.5 16.8 32.3
2009 1348 90.4 14.9 40.8
2010 1376 91.9 14.9 46.5
2011 1232 78.1 15.7 53.9
2012 1191 71.4 16.6 61.2
2013 1182 68.9 17.1 61
2014 1207 75.2 16.0 55.9
2015 1192 72.0 16.5 56.8
2016 1125 73.0 15.4 60.5
2017 1167 69.1 16.8 60.4
2018 1069 65.9 16.2 61.8
2019 1089 66.4 16.3 68.6
2020 1059 71.5 14.8 100
2021 1055 70.3 15.0 100
2022 1071 74.6 14.3 100
2023 1070 65.4 16.3 100
2024 1066 69.5 15.3 102

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 Del Norte High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 2117 98.9 21.4 n/a
1991 2039 99.8 20.4 n/a
1992 2011 99.2 20.2 7.8
1993 1797 103.5 17.4 n/a
1994 1738 98.7 17.6 n/a
1995 1846 94.7 19.5 n/a
1996 1846 94.7 19.5 n/a
1997 1909 99.4 19.2 n/a
1998 1675 94.3 17.8 n/a
1999 1654 93.4 17.7 15
2000 1673 100.7 16.6 17.7
2001 1681 95.8 17.5 19.6
2002 1594 104.7 15.2 23
2003 1594 104.7 15.2 23
2004 1605 96.5 16.6 39.6
2005 1668 96.8 17.2 37.5
2006 1618 91.8 17.6 36.3
2007 1560 85.5 18.2 33.4
2008 1503 89.5 16.8 32.3
2009 1348 90.4 14.9 40.8
2010 1376 91.9 14.9 46.5
2011 1232 78.1 15.7 53.9
2012 1191 71.4 16.6 61.2
2013 1182 68.9 17.1 61
2014 1207 75.2 16.0 55.9
2015 1192 72.0 16.5 56.8
2016 1125 73.0 15.4 60.5
2017 1167 69.1 16.8 60.4
2018 1069 65.9 16.2 61.8
2019 1089 66.4 16.3 68.6
2020 1059 71.5 14.8 100
2021 1055 70.3 15.0 100
2022 1071 74.6 14.3 100
2023 1070 65.4 16.3 100
2024 1066 69.5 15.3 102

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 Del Norte High

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $10,957

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Del Norte High

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 129th of 181 High schoolsRanks 140th of 170 High schools
 11.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade Language Arts (Del Norte High)3124.3
 6.7%
   11th Grade Language Arts (Albuquerque)4039.7
 0.3%
   11th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)4033.1
 6.9%
11th Grade Mathematics (Del Norte High)1211.2
 0.8%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Albuquerque)1322
 9%
   11th Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)1015.9
 5.9%
11th Grade Science (Del Norte High)1627.3
 11.3%
   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 Students10891070
 1.7%
African American5249
 5.8%
American Indian149184
 23.5%
Asian2533
 32%
Hispanic670631
 5.8%
Pacific Islander11
White148125
 15.5%
Two or More Races4447
 6.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients68.6%100%
 31.4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Del Norte High

Del Norte High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Arroyo Del Oso Elementary
Elementary : Bel-Air Elementary
Elementary : Gov Bent Elementary
Elementary : Hodgin Elementary
Elementary : Zuni Elementary
Middle : Cleveland Middle
Middle : McKinley Middle

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,066 students attended Del Norte High.

Students at Del Norte High are 59% Hispanic, 18% American Indian, 10% White, 5% Two or more races, 4% African American, 3% Asian.

Del Norte High ranks 117th of 190 New Mexico high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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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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