Is Atrisco Heritage Academy High School a good school?

Atrisco Heritage Academy High School ranks in the bottom 24.7% of New Mexico high schools.

How many students attend Atrisco Heritage Academy High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 2,055 students attended Atrisco Heritage Academy High School.

What is the racial makeup of Atrisco Heritage Academy High School?

Students at Atrisco Heritage Academy High School are 91% Hispanic, 4% White, 2% American Indian, 2% African American.

What schools feed into Atrisco Heritage Academy High School?

Atrisco Heritage Academy High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : George I Sanchez Elementary : Rudolfo Anaya Elementary

Atrisco Heritage Academy High School

Summary:

Atrisco Heritage Academy High School is a public high school in Albuquerque, New Mexico, serving 2,114 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.

Atrisco Heritage Academy High School consistently ranks in the bottom half of New Mexico high schools, with academic performance significantly below state and district averages. In the 2023-2024 school year, only 25% of students were proficient or better in science, compared to 36% statewide and 35% in Albuquerque. The school's four-year graduation rates, ranging from 69% to 77.7%, are also below state and district averages. The school's performance varies across different student subgroups, with Native American students performing relatively better, while African American, multi-racial, English Language Learners, and students with disabilities struggle.

The challenges faced by Atrisco Heritage Academy High School are reflective of the broader issues within the Albuquerque School District, as nearby schools like Siembra Leadership High School, School On Wheels High School, and Albuquerque Talent Development Charter also perform poorly. However, some charter schools like South Valley Academy and Robert F. Kennedy Charter perform slightly better, suggesting that the school's challenges may be systemic within the district.

Detail:

Public 9-12

10800 Dennis Chavez Blv SW
Albuquerque, NM 87121

(505) 243-1458

District: Albuquerque

SchoolDigger Rank:
143^rd of 190 New Mexico High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,563

Feeder schools for Atrisco Heritage Academy High School:

Elementary:	George I Sanchez
	Rudolfo Anaya Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 15.4

Number of students: 2,055

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

91.4%

White:

3.7%

American Indian:

1.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Atrisco Heritage Academy High School ranks worse than 75.3% of high schools in New Mexico. It also ranks 15^th among 30 ranked high schools in the Albuquerque School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 23.61. (See more...)

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

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (91.4%), White (3.7%), American Indian (1.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 100.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Atrisco Heritage Academy High School is 15.4. 19 high schools in the Albuquerque School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Atrisco Heritage Academy High School employs 133.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Atrisco Heritage Academy High School is $8,563. 24 high schools in the Albuquerque School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Atrisco Heritage Academy High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Atrisco Heritage Academy High School 143^rd of 190 New Mexico public high schools. (See Atrisco Heritage Academy High School in the ranking list.)

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

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Rank History for all students at Atrisco Heritage Academy High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NM State Percentile
2019	18.73	157^th	181	13.3%
2022	17.32	142^nd	177	19.8%
2023	21.26	134^th	170	21.2%
2024	23.61	143^rd	190	24.7%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Atrisco Heritage Academy High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NM State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	8.14	30^th	31	3.2%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Atrisco Heritage Academy High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NM State Percentile
2018	22.38	17^th	20	15.0%
2019	19.42	29^th	31	6.5%
2022	20.51	25^th	29	13.8%
2023	15.17	24^th	29	17.2%
2024	50.30	13^th	41	68.3%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Atrisco Heritage Academy High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NM State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	21.36	54^th	62	12.9%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Atrisco Heritage Academy High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NM State Percentile
2018	31.28	103^rd	164	37.2%
2019	23.75	133^rd	161	17.4%
2022	21.55	109^th	154	29.2%
2023	25.81	115^th	157	26.8%
2024	25.57	112^th	154	27.3%

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Rank History for Homeless students at Atrisco Heritage Academy High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NM State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	88.89	1^st	3	66.7%

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Rank History for Female students at Atrisco Heritage Academy High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NM State Percentile
2018	20.29	125^th	145	13.8%
2019	15.70	135^th	144	6.3%
2022	16.43	144^th	157	8.3%
2023	19.13	117^th	143	18.2%
2024	20.73	124^th	153	19.0%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Atrisco Heritage Academy High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NM State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	15.51	51^st	51	0.0%

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Rank History for Military Connected students at Atrisco Heritage Academy High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NM State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	61.15	10^th	24	58.3%

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Rank History for Male students at Atrisco Heritage Academy High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NM State Percentile
2018	22.95	114^th	143	20.3%
2019	18.91	140^th	151	7.3%
2022	14.28	153^rd	159	3.8%
2023	24.61	117^th	146	19.9%
2024	21.00	136^th	159	14.5%

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Rank History for African American students at Atrisco Heritage Academy High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NM State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	9.48	19^th	21	9.5%
2024	29.81	14^th	21	33.3%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Atrisco Heritage Academy High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NM State Percentile
2018	25.68	98^th	133	26.3%
2019	19.69	127^th	139	8.6%
2022	16.50	137^th	150	8.7%
2023	23.87	104^th	132	21.2%
2024	24.53	110^th	142	22.5%

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Rank History for Native American students at Atrisco Heritage Academy High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NM State Percentile
2018	30.14	33^rd	47	29.8%
2019	48.61	24^th	47	48.9%
2022	23.88	36^th	44	18.2%
2023	60.29	13^th	42	69.0%
2024	55.09	17^th	43	60.5%

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Rank History for White students at Atrisco Heritage Academy High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NM State Percentile
2018	16.87	103^rd	115	10.4%
2019	21.24	90^th	109	17.4%
2022	25.16	105^th	133	21.1%
2023	17.91	139^th	157	11.5%
2024	19.80	124^th	155	20.0%

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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 Atrisco Heritage Academy High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2009	41	9	1	423	15	n/a	n/a	489
2010	63	14	5	1026	26	0	13	1147
2011	91	27	13	1539	37	0	19	1726
2012	125	37	21	2024	47	0	28	2282
2013	156	34	16	2133	48	1	25	2413
2014	138	28	19	2134	46	0	23	2388
2015	123	35	11	2175	47	0	32	2423
2016	114	37	18	2151	45	0	24	2389
2017	109	36	19	2271	48	0	24	2507
2018	98	42	14	2253	55	3	28	2493
2019	107	33	15	2190	50	4	26	2425
2020	102	28	7	2089	41	10	35	2312
2021	99	24	6	2010	41	5	26	2211
2022	102	37	4	1942	39	3	25	2152
2023	85	27	4	1939	37	2	20	2114
2024	76	35	6	1878	38	2	20	2055

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 Atrisco Heritage Academy High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2009	489	36.7	13.3	85.9
2010	1147	71.6	16.0	82
2011	1726	103.2	16.7	81
2012	2282	121.0	18.8	81.6
2013	2413	133.1	18.1	79.2
2014	2388	142.7	16.7	81.7
2015	2423	138.0	17.5	80.7
2016	2389	144.0	16.5	77.9
2017	2507	138.7	18.0	99.9
2018	2493	140.8	17.6	99.9
2019	2425	135.7	17.8	99.9
2020	2312	140.3	16.4	99.9
2021	2211	137.3	16.0	99.9
2022	2152	139.8	15.3	100
2023	2114	128.4	16.4	100
2024	2055	133.2	15.4	100.9

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 Atrisco Heritage Academy High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2009	489	36.7	13.3	85.9
2010	1147	71.6	16.0	82
2011	1726	103.2	16.7	81
2012	2282	121.0	18.8	81.6
2013	2413	133.1	18.1	79.2
2014	2388	142.7	16.7	81.7
2015	2423	138.0	17.5	80.7
2016	2389	144.0	16.5	77.9
2017	2507	138.7	18.0	99.9
2018	2493	140.8	17.6	99.9
2019	2425	135.7	17.8	99.9
2020	2312	140.3	16.4	99.9
2021	2211	137.3	16.0	99.9
2022	2152	139.8	15.3	100
2023	2114	128.4	16.4	100
2024	2055	133.2	15.4	100.9

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 Atrisco Heritage Academy High School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$8,563

Data source: New Mexico Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Atrisco Heritage Academy High School

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 157^th of 181 High schools	Ranks 134^th of 170 High schools	7.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade Language Arts (Atrisco Heritage Academy High School)	29	21.7	7.3%
11th Grade Language Arts (Albuquerque)	40	39.7	0.3%
11th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)	40	33.1	6.9%
11th Grade Mathematics (Atrisco Heritage Academy High School)	6	7.1	1.1%
11th Grade Mathematics (Albuquerque)	13	22	9%
11th Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)	10	15.9	5.9%
11th Grade Science (Atrisco Heritage Academy High School)	10	17.4	7.4%
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	2425	2114	12.8%
African American	33	27	18.2%
American Indian	50	37	26%
Asian	15	4	73.3%
Hispanic	2190	1939	11.5%
Pacific Islander	4	2	50%
White	107	85	20.6%
Two or More Races	26	20	23.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	99.9%	100%	0.1%

Schools Near Atrisco Heritage Academy 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
Atrisco Heritage Academy High School	Public	9-12	10800 Dennis Chavez Blv SW	Albuquerque	87121	Bernalillo County	Albuquerque	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(505) 243-1458	2,055	133	15.4	100.9%	76 (3.7%)	35 (1.7%)	1,878 (91.4%)	6 (0.3%)	38 (1.8%)	2 (0.1%)	20 (1.0%)	23.6	143^rd of 190 public high schools	24.7%		21.3	134^th of 170 public high schools	21.2%	9	20.0	2.0	25.0			$8,563
Robert F. Kennedy Charter	Public, Charter	6-12	4300 Blake Rd SW	Albuquerque	87121	Bernalillo County	Albuquerque	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(505) 243-1118	351	28	12.5	97.4%	13 (3.7%)	1 (0.3%)	327 (93.2%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.9%)	6 (1.7%)	1 (0.3%)	12.4	178^th of 190 public high schools	6.3%		11.6	162^nd of 170 public high schools	4.7%	16	12.0		19.0	17.0	6.0	$10,714
South Valley Academy	Public, Charter	6-12	3426 Blake Road SW	Albuquerque	87105	Bernalillo County	Albuquerque	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(505) 452-3132	620	57	10.8	99.5%	456 (73.5%)	2 (0.3%)	154 (24.8%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	30.3	128^th of 190 public high schools	32.6%		18.2	145^th of 170 public high schools	14.7%	17	20.0		37.0	30.0	14.0	$8,739
La Academia De Esperanza	Public, Charter	6-12	1401 Old Coors Rd SW	Albuquerque	87121	Bernalillo County	Albuquerque	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(505) 764-5500	237	15	15.9	97.5%	2 (0.8%)	1 (0.4%)	229 (96.6%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.8%)								(n/a)			12.0			$14,042
Rio Grande High	Public	9-12	2300 Arenal Rd SW	Albuquerque	87105	Bernalillo County	Albuquerque	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(505) 873-0220	1,500	103	14.5	100.7%	43 (2.9%)	8 (0.5%)	1,421 (94.7%)	3 (0.2%)	18 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (0.5%)	19.1	159^th of 190 public high schools	16.3%		13.6	156^th of 170 public high schools	8.2%	3	19.0	3.0	20.0			$9,858
Mark Armijo Academy	Public, Charter	9-12	6800 Gonzales Rd SW	Albuquerque	87121	Bernalillo County	Albuquerque	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(505) 873-7758	220	17	13.1	100.5%	7 (3.2%)	2 (0.9%)	209 (95.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	14	176^th of 190 public high schools	7.4%					(n/a)	14.0		16.0			$11,058
New America School	Public, Charter	9-12	1734 Isleta Blvd SW	Albuquerque	87105	Bernalillo County	Albuquerque	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(505) 222-4360	168	9	18.6	10.1%	2 (1.2%)	1 (0.6%)	163 (97.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12.5	177^th of 190 public high schools	6.8%		8.7	167^th of 170 public high schools	1.8%	10	11.0		21.0
West Mesa High	Public	9-12	6701 Fortuna Rd NW	Albuquerque	87121	Bernalillo County	Albuquerque	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(505) 831-6993	1,612	106	15.2	101.6%	66 (4.1%)	36 (2.2%)	1,337 (82.9%)	14 (0.9%)	124 (7.7%)	3 (0.2%)	32 (2.0%)	23.3	146^th of 190 public high schools	23.2%		27.9	111^th of 170 public high schools	34.7%	35	20.0	3.0	25.0			$9,378
School On Wheels High School	Public	9-12	129 Hartline Rd SW	Albuquerque	87105	Bernalillo County	Albuquerque	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(505) 243-2395	64	7	9.8	101.6%	3 (4.7%)	0 (0.0%)	61 (95.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)			11.0			$15,074
Albuquerque Talent Development Charter	Public, Charter	9-12	1800 Atrisco Rd NW	Albuquerque	87120	Bernalillo County	Albuquerque	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(505) 503-2465	125	9	13.2	108.0%	1 (0.8%)	3 (2.4%)	114 (91.2%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.6%)	11.5	181^st of 190 public high schools	4.7%		17.1	150^th of 170 public high schools	11.8%	31	11.0		16.0			$13,004

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