East Mountain High School

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East Mountain High School ranks 27 th of 190 New Mexico high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

East Mountain High School is a public charter high school located in Sandia Park, New Mexico, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 376 students. This school stands out as a high-performing institution, consistently ranking among the top high schools in the state and providing a quality education to its diverse student population.

East Mountain High School consistently outperforms its peers in the Albuquerque school district and the state of New Mexico on various academic metrics. The school's students significantly outperform their peers in standardized tests, with 74% of students proficient or better in NM-ASR/Science, compared to just 35% in Albuquerque and 36% statewide. Additionally, East Mountain High School has maintained high four-year graduation rates, ranging from 69% to 91.9% over the past few years, which are generally higher than the district and state averages.

The school's strong academic performance extends across various student subgroups, including female students, male students, Hispanic students, Native American students, and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds. This suggests that East Mountain High School has implemented effective strategies to support the academic success of students from diverse backgrounds. The school's small size, with a student-teacher ratio around 14, and its status as a public charter school may also contribute to its high academic performance and focus on specific academic areas, such as science and language arts.

Detail:

Public, Charter 9-12

25 La Madera Road
Sandia Park, NM 87047

(505) 281-7400

District: Albuquerque

SchoolDigger Rank:
27^th of 190 New Mexico High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,095

Student/teacher ratio: 14.2

Number of students: 376

Racial breakdown:

White:

64.9%

Hispanic:

27.1%

American Indian:

3.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 22.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details East Mountain High School ranks better than 85.8% of high schools in New Mexico. It also ranks 5^th among 30 ranked high schools in the Albuquerque School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 82.95. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at East Mountain High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (64.9%), Hispanic (27.1%), American Indian (3.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 22.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at East Mountain High School is 14.2, which is the 13^th best among 30 high schools in the Albuquerque School District. (See more...)

Compare East Mountain High School employs 26.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at East Mountain High School is $9,095. 19 high schools in the Albuquerque School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

East Mountain High School:

SchoolDigger ranks East Mountain High School 27^th of 190 New Mexico public high schools. (See East Mountain High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Albuquerque:

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

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Rank History for East Mountain High School

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Rank History for all students at East Mountain High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NM State Percentile
2018	87.91	17^th	182	90.7%
2019	91.90	9^th	181	95.0%
2022	96.09	8^th	177	95.5%
2023	89.96	19^th	170	88.8%
2024	82.95	27^th	190	85.8%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at East Mountain High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NM State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	55.67	13^th	31	58.1%

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Rank History for Special Education students at East Mountain High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NM State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	37.74	30^th	58	48.3%
2024	61.16	10^th	30	66.7%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at East Mountain High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NM State Percentile
2018	87.70	20^th	164	87.8%
2019	77.00	26^th	161	83.9%
2022	93.54	12^th	154	92.2%
2023	84.81	15^th	157	90.4%
2024	81.20	20^th	154	87.0%

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Rank History for Female students at East Mountain High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NM State Percentile
2018	89.50	9^th	145	93.8%
2019	93.93	5^th	144	96.5%
2022	90.84	13^th	157	91.7%
2023	89.66	15^th	143	89.5%
2024	79.62	26^th	153	83.0%

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Rank History for Disabled students at East Mountain High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NM State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	92.66	5^th	51	90.2%

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Rank History for Male students at East Mountain High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NM State Percentile
2018	83.60	22^nd	143	84.6%
2019	90.26	14^th	151	90.7%
2022	97.52	4^th	159	97.5%
2023	84.21	22^nd	146	84.9%
2024	77.65	23^rd	159	85.5%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at East Mountain High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NM State Percentile
2018	74.89	28^th	133	78.9%
2019	92.37	11^th	139	92.1%
2022	83.04	19^th	150	87.3%
2023	90.70	13^th	132	90.2%
2024	76.45	23^rd	142	83.8%

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Rank History for Native American students at East Mountain High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NM State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	99.81	1^st	44	97.7%

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Rank History for White students at East Mountain High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NM State Percentile
2018	78.51	19^th	115	83.5%
2019	87.78	11^th	109	89.9%
2022	89.92	7^th	133	94.7%
2023	89.63	16^th	157	89.8%
2024	78.23	31^st	155	80.0%

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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.

Data source: New Mexico Public Education Department

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Enrollment information for East Mountain High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2017	244	5	11	91	8	3	362
2018	249	2	16	94	8	3	372
2019	242	4	15	93	9	1	364
2020	246	4	8	85	11	4	358
2021	250	6	7	94	12	3	372
2022	232	8	5	104	11	3	363
2023	244	8	10	102	12	0	376

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 East Mountain High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2017	362	23.3	15.4	20.2
2018	372	22.3	16.6	23.9
2019	364	23.7	15.3	22.3
2020	358	24.2	14.7	22.3
2021	372	23.4	15.8	23.1
2022	363	25.9	14.0	24
2023	376	26.4	14.2	22.9

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 East Mountain High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2017	362	23.3	15.4	20.2
2018	372	22.3	16.6	23.9
2019	364	23.7	15.3	22.3
2020	358	24.2	14.7	22.3
2021	372	23.4	15.8	23.1
2022	363	25.9	14.0	24
2023	376	26.4	14.2	22.9

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for East Mountain High School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$9,095

Data source: New Mexico Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on East Mountain High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 9^th of 181 High schools	Ranks 19^th of 170 High schools	6.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade Language Arts (East Mountain High School)	84	72	12%
11th Grade Language Arts (Albuquerque)	40	39.7	0.3%
11th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)	40	33.1	6.9%
11th Grade Mathematics (East Mountain High School)	22	54.9	32.9%
11th Grade Mathematics (Albuquerque)	13	22	9%
11th Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)	10	15.9	5.9%
11th Grade Science (East Mountain High School)	64	67.5	3.5%
11th Grade Science (Albuquerque)	26	41.9	15.9%
11th Grade Science (New Mexico)	25	40.2	15.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	364	376	3.3%
African American	4	8	100%
American Indian	9	12	33.3%
Asian	15	10	33.3%
Hispanic	93	102	9.7%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	242	244	0.8%
Two or More Races	1	0	100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	22.3%	22.9%	0.6%

Schools Near East Mountain High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				SAT School Day English Language Arts (2024)	SAT School Day Mathematics (2024)	NM-ASR Science (2024)	NM-MSSA English Language Arts (2024)	NM-MSSA Mathematics (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	SAT School Day English Language Arts 11th Grade	SAT School Day Mathematics 11th Grade	NM-ASR Science All Grades	NM-MSSA English Language Arts All Grades	NM-MSSA Mathematics All Grades	Total
East Mountain High School	Public, Charter	9-12	25 La Madera Road	Sandia Park	87047	Bernalillo County	Albuquerque	Yes	(n/a)	No	No	(505) 281-7400	376	26	14.2	22.9%	244 (64.9%)	8 (2.1%)	102 (27.1%)	10 (2.7%)	12 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	82.9	27^th of 190 public high schools	85.8%		90	19^th of 170 public high schools	88.8%	8	68.0	23.0	74.0			$9,095
Southwest Secondary Learning Center	Public, Charter	9-12	10301 Candelaria Rd NE	Albuquerque	87112	Bernalillo County	Southwest Secondary Learning Center	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(505) 296-7677	147	10	15.0	36.7%	67 (45.6%)	7 (4.8%)	56 (38.1%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (8.2%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (3.4%)	48.6	76^th of 190 public high schools	60.0%		62.7	50^th of 170 public high schools	70.6%	26	40.0	10.0	50.0			$10,776
Public Academy For Performing Arts	Public, Charter	6-12	11800 Princess Jeanne Ave. NE	Albuquerque	87112	Bernalillo County	Albuquerque	Yes	(n/a)	No	No	(505) 830-3128	434	30	14.4	45.2%	169 (38.9%)	11 (2.5%)	242 (55.8%)	8 (1.8%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	77.3	35^th of 190 public high schools	81.6%		83.7	27^th of 170 public high schools	84.1%	8	68.0	17.0	74.0	60.0	29.0	$7,196
Sierra Alternative	Public	9-12	2611 Eubank NE	Albuquerque	87112	Bernalillo County	Albuquerque	No	(n/a)	No	No	(505) 296-6708	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
La Cueva High	Public	9-12	7801 Wilshire NE	Albuquerque	87122	Bernalillo County	Albuquerque	No	(n/a)	No	No	(505) 823-2327	1,816	96	18.9	12.2%	732 (40.3%)	22 (1.2%)	773 (42.6%)	170 (9.4%)	38 (2.1%)	2 (0.1%)	79 (4.4%)	95.6	6^th of 190 public high schools	96.8%		98.2	6^th of 170 public high schools	96.5%		68.0	41.0	68.0			$7,910
Gilbert L Sena Charter High School	Public, Charter	9-12	69 Hotel Cir NE	Albuquerque	87123	Bernalillo County	Albuquerque	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(505) 237-2374	141	14	10.0	100.0%	30 (21.3%)	1 (0.7%)	92 (65.2%)	1 (0.7%)	11 (7.8%)	1 (0.7%)	5 (3.5%)	15.1	170^th of 190 public high schools	10.5%					(n/a)	14.0		20.0
Sandia High	Public	9-12	7801 Candelaria NE	Albuquerque	87110	Bernalillo County	Albuquerque	No	(n/a)	No	No	(505) 294-1511	1,728	101	17.1	32.1%	452 (26.2%)	60 (3.5%)	950 (55.0%)	74 (4.3%)	111 (6.4%)	0 (0.0%)	81 (4.7%)	71.9	41^st of 190 public high schools	78.4%		80.6	33^rd of 170 public high schools	80.6%	8	53.0	23.0	45.0			$8,994
Technology Leadership High School	Public, Charter	9-12	10500 Research Rd SE	Albuquerque	87123	Bernalillo County	Albuquerque	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(505) 338-2266	310	14	22.9	100.0%	34 (11.0%)	2 (0.6%)	252 (81.3%)	1 (0.3%)	16 (5.2%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.6%)	9.3	184^th of 190 public high schools	3.2%					(n/a)	11.0		7.0			$9,639
Nex Gen Academy	Public	9-12	5325 Montgomery NE	Albuquerque	87109	Bernalillo County	Albuquerque	No	(n/a)	No	No	(505) 878-6400	237	20	11.7	20.3%	101 (42.6%)	9 (3.8%)	108 (45.6%)	5 (2.1%)	6 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (3.4%)	93.2	12^th of 190 public high schools	93.7%		83.4	29^th of 170 public high schools	82.9%	17	66.0	38.0	69.0			$8,453
Del Norte High	Public	9-12	5323 Montgomery NE	Albuquerque	87110	Bernalillo County	Albuquerque	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(505) 883-7222	1,070	65	16.3	100.0%	125 (11.7%)	49 (4.6%)	631 (59.0%)	33 (3.1%)	184 (17.2%)	1 (0.1%)	47 (4.4%)	33	117^th of 190 public high schools	38.4%		20.4	140^th of 170 public high schools	17.6%	23	28.0	6.0	31.0			$10,957

Frequently Asked Questions about East Mountain High School

What is the racial makeup of East Mountain High School?

Students at East Mountain High School are 65% White, 27% Hispanic, 3% American Indian, 3% Asian, 2% African American.

What district is East Mountain High School in?

Albuquerque

How many students attend East Mountain High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 376 students attended East Mountain High School.

Is East Mountain High School a good school?

East Mountain High School ranks 27^th of 190 New Mexico high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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