How many students attend Cottonwood Classical Prep?

In the 2022-23 school year, 759 students attended Cottonwood Classical Prep.

What is the racial makeup of Cottonwood Classical Prep?

Students at Cottonwood Classical Prep are 52% Hispanic, 37% White, 4% Two or more races, 4% Asian, 2% African American, 1% American Indian.

Cottonwood Classical Prep

Summary:

Cottonwood Classical Prep is a public charter high school serving grades 6-12 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, which is part of the Albuquerque Public Schools district. Despite the district's average performance, Cottonwood Classical Prep has consistently been one of the top-performing high schools in the state, ranking 4th out of 170 high schools and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Cottonwood Classical Prep's academic performance is exceptional, with 76% of students proficient or better in Language Arts, 56% in Mathematics, and 67% in Science - all significantly higher than the state averages. The school also stands out for its diverse student population, with a racial makeup of 37.42% White, 51.91% Hispanic, and smaller percentages of other racial groups. Notably, Cottonwood Classical Prep ranks highly for the performance of various student subgroups, including traditionally underserved populations, indicating the school's effectiveness in meeting the needs of all students.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Sandia High and Nex Gen Academy, which also demonstrate strong academic results, Cottonwood Classical Prep stands out for its consistently high performance and low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (6.46%), significantly lower than the nearby schools. This suggests the school may be serving a more affluent student population, which could contribute to its exceptional academic outcomes.

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Public, Charter 6-12

7801 Jefferson St. NE
Albuquerque, NM 87109

(505) 998-1021

District: Albuquerque

Student/teacher ratio: 14.7

Number of students: 759

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

51.9%

White:

37.4%

Two or more races:

4.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 6.5%

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Performance Trends

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Schooldigger Rankings:

Cottonwood Classical Prep was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Albuquerque:

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

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Rank History for Cottonwood Classical Prep

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Rank History for all middle school students at Cottonwood Classical Prep

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NM State Percentile
2019	93.53	8^th	200	96.0%
2022	90.84	16^th	232	93.1%
2023	98.26	6^th	239	97.5%

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Rank History for middle school Multi-racial students at Cottonwood Classical Prep

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NM State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	81.74	5^th	65	92.3%
2023	94.39	3^rd	53	94.3%

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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Cottonwood Classical Prep

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NM State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	99.35	2^nd	100	98.0%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Cottonwood Classical Prep

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NM State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	84.88	10^th	175	94.3%
2023	89.23	19^th	227	91.6%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at Cottonwood Classical Prep

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NM State Percentile
2019	93.42	7^th	160	95.6%
2022	90.65	16^th	220	92.7%
2023	97.47	11^th	213	94.8%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at Cottonwood Classical Prep

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NM State Percentile
2019	92.41	7^th	152	95.4%
2022	87.32	22^nd	213	89.7%
2023	98.30	6^th	221	97.3%

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Rank History for middle school Asian students at Cottonwood Classical Prep

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NM State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	56.71	13^th	37	64.9%
2023	87.69	2^nd	31	93.5%

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Rank History for middle school African American students at Cottonwood Classical Prep

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NM State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	46.83	18^th	38	52.6%

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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Cottonwood Classical Prep

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NM State Percentile
2019	94.53	3^rd	150	98.0%
2022	85.06	16^th	214	92.5%
2023	97.97	7^th	204	96.6%

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Rank History for middle school White students at Cottonwood Classical Prep

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NM State Percentile
2019	91.47	5^th	121	95.9%
2022	89.56	13^th	187	93.0%
2023	97.82	7^th	229	96.9%

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Data source: test scores: New Mexico Public Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all high school students at Cottonwood Classical Prep

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NM State Percentile
2019	90.02	14^th	181	92.3%
2022	99.17	3^rd	177	98.3%
2023	98.26	4^th	170	97.6%

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Rank History for high school Multi-racial students at Cottonwood Classical Prep

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NM State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	94.39	1^st	23	95.7%

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Rank History for high school Special Education students at Cottonwood Classical Prep

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NM State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	99.35	1^st	38	97.4%

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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Cottonwood Classical Prep

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NM State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	89.23	13^th	157	91.7%

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Rank History for high school Female students at Cottonwood Classical Prep

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NM State Percentile
2019	89.67	11^th	144	92.4%
2022	97.45	2^nd	157	98.7%
2023	97.47	4^th	143	97.2%

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Rank History for high school Male students at Cottonwood Classical Prep

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NM State Percentile
2019	85.88	20^th	151	86.8%
2022	99.68	2^nd	159	98.7%
2023	98.30	6^th	146	95.9%

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Rank History for high school Asian students at Cottonwood Classical Prep

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NM State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	87.69	3^rd	14	78.6%

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Rank History for high school African American students at Cottonwood Classical Prep

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NM State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	46.83	13^th	18	27.8%

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Rank History for high school Hispanic students at Cottonwood Classical Prep

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NM State Percentile
2019	89.06	14^th	139	89.9%
2022	98.23	2^nd	150	98.7%
2023	97.97	4^th	132	97.0%

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Rank History for high school White students at Cottonwood Classical Prep

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NM State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	80.73	17^th	109	84.4%
2023	97.82	3^rd	157	98.1%

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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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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2019	257	10	19	397	2	0	42	727
2020	268	7	13	387	4	0	54	733
2021	292	9	11	406	6	0	58	782
2022	266	12	31	423	7	1	41	781
2023	284	13	29	394	9	0	30	759

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 Cottonwood Classical Prep

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	727	48.3	15.0	4.3
2020	733	46.9	15.6	7.5
2021	782	49.0	15.9	8.3
2022	781	52.9	14.7	8.8
2023	759	51.4	14.7	6.5

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 Cottonwood Classical Prep

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	727	48.3	15.0	4.3
2020	733	46.9	15.6	7.5
2021	782	49.0	15.9	8.3
2022	781	52.9	14.7	8.8
2023	759	51.4	14.7	6.5

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 Cottonwood Classical Prep

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$6,693

Data source: New Mexico Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Cottonwood Classical Prep

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 8^th of 200 Middle schools	Ranks 6^th of 239 Middle schools	1.5%
Ranks 14^th of 181 High schools	Ranks 4^th of 170 High schools	5.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade Language Arts (Cottonwood Classical Prep)	59	61.3	2.3%
6th Grade Language Arts (Albuquerque)	26	33.5	7.5%
6th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)	31	32.9	1.9%
6th Grade Mathematics (Cottonwood Classical Prep)	47	63	16%
6th Grade Mathematics (Albuquerque)	17	31.9	14.9%
6th Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)	19	32.5	13.5%
7th Grade Language Arts (Cottonwood Classical Prep)	52	63.2	11.2%
7th Grade Language Arts (Albuquerque)	26	37	11%
7th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)	31	34.8	3.8%
7th Grade Mathematics (Cottonwood Classical Prep)	51	63.2	12.2%
7th Grade Mathematics (Albuquerque)	19	27	8%
7th Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)	19	24.8	5.8%
8th Grade Language Arts (Cottonwood Classical Prep)	67	64.5	2.5%
8th Grade Language Arts (Albuquerque)	29	35.3	6.3%
8th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)	31	33.2	2.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Cottonwood Classical Prep)	44	44.4	0.4%
8th Grade Mathematics (Albuquerque)	18	19.5	1.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)	20	19.7	0.3%
11th Grade Language Arts (Cottonwood Classical Prep)	83	80.2	2.8%
11th Grade Language Arts (Albuquerque)	40	39.7	0.3%
11th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)	40	33.1	6.9%
11th Grade Science (Cottonwood Classical Prep)	67	82.7	15.7%
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	727	759	4.4%
African American	10	13	30%
American Indian	2	9	350%
Asian	19	29	52.6%
Hispanic	397	394	0.8%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	257	284	10.5%
Two or More Races	42	30	28.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	4.3%	6.5%	2.2%

Schools Near Cottonwood Classical Prep

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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
Cottonwood Classical Prep	Public, Charter	6-12	7801 Jefferson St NE	Albuquerque	87109	Bernalillo County	Cottonwood Classical Prep	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(505) 998-1021	807	57	14.2	99.6%	299 (37.1%)	13 (1.6%)	417 (51.7%)	34 (4.2%)	14 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (3.7%)								(n/a)	89.0	58.0	75.0	73.0	52.0
Health Leadership High School	Public, Charter	9-12	6401 Jefferson Street NE	Albuquerque	87109	Bernalillo County	Albuquerque	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(505) 750-4547	226	7	30.9	68.6%	29 (12.8%)	7 (3.1%)	183 (81.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16.5	166^th of 190 public high schools	12.6%					(n/a)	18.0		10.0			$10,187
The Great Academy	Public, Charter	6-12	6001-A San Mateo Blvd NE	Albuquerque	87109	Bernalillo County	The Great Academy	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(505) 792-0306	105	3	30.8	82.9%	11 (10.5%)	8 (7.6%)	77 (73.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (5.7%)	16.3	167^th of 190 public high schools	12.1%		18	148^th of 170 public high schools	12.9%	19			21.0	20.0	10.0	$11,383
La Cueva High	Public	9-12	7801 Wilshire NE	Albuquerque	87122	Bernalillo County	Albuquerque	No	(n/a)	No	No	(505) 823-2327	1,831	98	18.6	37.2%	717 (39.2%)	24 (1.3%)	801 (43.7%)	158 (8.6%)	47 (2.6%)	3 (0.2%)	81 (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
Nex Gen Academy	Public	9-12	5325 Montgomery NE	Albuquerque	87109	Bernalillo County	Albuquerque	No	(n/a)	No	No	(505) 878-6400	209	20	10.4	68.4%	63 (30.1%)	3 (1.4%)	126 (60.3%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (4.3%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (3.8%)	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	87109	Bernalillo County	Albuquerque	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(505) 883-7222	1,066	70	15.3	102.0%	110 (10.3%)	44 (4.1%)	630 (59.1%)	37 (3.5%)	195 (18.3%)	1 (0.1%)	49 (4.6%)	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
Sandia High	Public	9-12	7801 Candelaria NE	Albuquerque	87110	Bernalillo County	Albuquerque	No	(n/a)	No	No	(505) 294-1511	1,672	104	16.1	108.5%	421 (25.2%)	58 (3.5%)	960 (57.4%)	60 (3.6%)	88 (5.3%)	0 (0.0%)	85 (5.1%)	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
Sequoyah	Public	6-12	3405 Pan American Fwy	Albuquerque	87107	Bernalillo County	Sequoyah	No	(n/a)	No	No	(505) 222-0355	10	3	3.3	70.0%	6 (60.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (40.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Foothill High School	Public	6-12	400 Edith Blvd NE	Albuquerque	87107	Bernalillo County	Juvenile Justice	No	(n/a)	No	No	(505) 841-2400	34	10	3.4	91.2%	2 (5.9%)	1 (2.9%)	29 (85.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (5.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Camino Nuevo Youth	Public	6-12	4050 Edith Blvd NE	Albuquerque	87107	Bernalillo County	Juvenile Justice	No	(n/a)	No	No	(505) 841-2400	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)

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