New America School

Summary:

New America School is a public charter high school in Albuquerque, New Mexico, serving 208 students in grades 9-12. The school has a predominantly Hispanic student population, with 97.12% of students identifying as Hispanic.

New America School has consistently ranked among the lowest-performing high schools in the state, with proficiency rates in Language Arts and Science that are significantly lower than the state averages. In 2022-2023, only 9% of students were proficient or better in Language Arts, compared to the state average of 38%, and 14% were proficient or better in Science, compared to the state average of 34%. The school's performance is particularly low for subgroups, such as Hispanic students, White students, and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, ranking in the bottom 10-15% of high schools in the state for these groups. This is likely due to the school's extremely high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, with 100% of students qualifying in the current school year.

Interestingly, the nearby charter schools, such as Siembra Leadership High School, Robert F. Kennedy Charter, Health Leadership High School, and La Academia De Esperanza, also perform poorly compared to the state averages, suggesting that the challenges faced by New America School may be common among charter schools in the Albuquerque area. However, higher-performing charter schools in the region, such as Amy Biehl Charter High School and Albuquerque Institute of Math & Science, may provide insights into how to improve academic outcomes at New America School.

Detail:

Public, Charter 9-12

1734 Isleta Blvd SW
Albuquerque, NM 87105

(505) 222-4360

District: Albuquerque

SchoolDigger Rank:
167^th of 170 New Mexico High Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 17.3

Number of students: 208

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

97.1%

American Indian:

1.4%

White:

0.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details New America School ranks worse than 98.2% of high schools in New Mexico. It also ranks last among 24 ranked high schools in the Albuquerque School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 8.66. (See more...)

The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of New America School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (97.1%), American Indian (1.4%), Pacific Islander (0.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at New America School is 17.3. 25 high schools in the Albuquerque School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare New America School employs 11.9 full-time teachers.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

New America School:

SchoolDigger ranks New America School 167^th of 170 New Mexico public high schools. (See New America School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Male students:

Hispanic students:

White students:

Albuquerque:

SchoolDigger ranks Albuquerque 78^th of 119 New Mexico school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for New America School

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Rank History for all students at New America School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NM State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	12.27	150^th	177	15.3%
2023	8.66	167^th	170	1.8%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at New America School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NM State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	13.68	124^th	154	19.5%
2023	8.03	154^th	157	1.9%

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Rank History for Male students at New America School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NM State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	23.90	130^th	159	18.2%
2023	15.97	135^th	146	7.5%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at New America School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NM State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	10.86	145^th	150	3.3%
2023	8.16	131^st	132	0.8%

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Rank History for White students at New America School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NM State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	6.69	155^th	157	1.3%

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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 New America School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2020	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
2021	5	2	1	202	3	0	0	213
2022	5	2	1	197	4	1	0	210
2023	1	0	0	202	3	1	1	208

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 New America School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2020	0	14.4	0.0	n/a
2021	213	13.1	16.2	98.6
2022	210	12.3	17.0	98.6
2023	208	11.9	17.3	100

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 New America School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2020	0	14.4	0.0	n/a
2021	213	13.1	16.2	98.6
2022	210	12.3	17.0	98.6
2023	208	11.9	17.3	100

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.

Schools Near New America School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				NM Combined Language Arts (2023)	NM Combined Mathematics (2023)	NM Combined Science (2023)	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 (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NM Combined Language Arts All Grades	NM Combined Mathematics All Grades	NM Combined Science All Grades	Total
New America School	Public, Charter	9-12	1734 Isleta Blvd SW	Albuquerque	87105	Bernalillo County	Albuquerque	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(505) 222-4360	208	12	17.3	100.0%	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	202 (97.1%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.4%)	1 (0.5%)	1 (0.5%)	8.7	167^th of 170 public high schools	1.8%		12.3	150^th of 177 public high schools	15.3%	17	9.0		14.0
Rio Grande High	Public	9-12	2300 Arenal Rd SW	Albuquerque	87105	Bernalillo County	Albuquerque	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(505) 873-0220	1,532	101	15.1	100.0%	54 (3.5%)	11 (0.7%)	1,438 (93.9%)	1 (0.1%)	20 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (0.5%)	13.6	156^th of 170 public high schools	8.2%		21.4	124^th of 177 public high schools	29.9%	32	16.0	5.0	19.0	$9,858
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	83	8	10.3	100.0%	3 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	79 (95.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.2%)								(n/a)				$15,074
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	233	17	13.3	100.0%	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	231 (99.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)			6.0	$14,042
South Valley Academy	Public, Charter	6-12	3426 Blake Road SW	Albuquerque	87105	Bernalillo County	Albuquerque	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(505) 452-3132	606	50	12.0	99.5%	9 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	592 (97.7%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18.2	145^th of 170 public high schools	14.7%		34.2	97^th of 177 public high schools	45.2%	48	24.0	7.0	21.0	$8,739
Mark Armijo Academy	Public, Charter	9-12	6800 Gonzales Rd SW	Albuquerque	87121	Bernalillo County	Albuquerque	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(505) 873-7758	200	15	13.5	100.0%	4 (2.0%)	2 (1.0%)	192 (96.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.0%)								(n/a)				$11,058
Siembra Leadership High School	Public, Charter	9-12	524 Central Ave SW	Albuquerque	87102	Bernalillo County	Albuquerque	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(505) 205-0329	283	10	28.3	100.0%	42 (14.8%)	14 (4.9%)	211 (74.6%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (4.2%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.4%)	9.7	164^th of 170 public high schools	3.5%					(n/a)	18.0		8.0	$11,053
Amy Biehl Charter High School	Public, Charter	9-12	123 4th St SW	Albuquerque	87102	Bernalillo County	Amy Biehl Charter High School	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(505) 299-9409	222	19	11.9	48.2%	51 (23.0%)	8 (3.6%)	153 (68.9%)	2 (0.9%)	5 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.4%)	65.5	46^th of 170 public high schools	72.9%		85	23^rd of 177 public high schools	87.0%	23	44.0	17.0	75.0	$11,354
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	370	26	14.0	100.0%	13 (3.5%)	1 (0.3%)	342 (92.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	8 (2.2%)	4 (1.1%)	11.6	162^nd of 170 public high schools	4.7%					(n/a)	17.0		13.0	$10,714
Albuquerque Institute Of Math & Science	Public, Charter	6-12	933 Bradbury SE	Albuquerque	87106	Bernalillo County	Albuquerque Institute Of Math & Science	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(505) 559-4249	342	20	17.5	8.5%	89 (26.0%)	4 (1.2%)	164 (48.0%)	66 (19.3%)	12 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.0%)	100	1^st of 170 public high schools	99.4%					(n/a)	94.0	90.0	93.0	$8,884

Frequently Asked Questions about New America School

What district is New America School in?

Albuquerque

How many students attend New America School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 208 students attended New America School.

What is the racial makeup of New America School?

Students at New America School are 97% Hispanic, 1% American Indian.

Is New America School a good school?

New America School ranks in the bottom 1.8% of New Mexico high schools.

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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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