Ace Leadership High School

Summary:

Ace Leadership High School is a public charter high school in Albuquerque, New Mexico, serving 236 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.

Ace Leadership High School consistently performs significantly below the Albuquerque and New Mexico state averages in standardized test scores. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 7% of Ace Leadership students were proficient or better in science, compared to 35% in Albuquerque and 36% statewide. Similarly, only 9% of Ace Leadership 11th graders were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 36% in Albuquerque and 34% statewide. The school also has had low graduation rates, ranging from 43.6% to 76.7% over the past few years, significantly below the state average. Ace Leadership High School serves a student population that is predominantly Hispanic and from low socioeconomic backgrounds, which have historically struggled academically in the state.

Interestingly, Ace Leadership High School performs significantly worse than nearby public schools, such as Valley High and Digital Arts and Technology Academy, which have higher academic performance, graduation rates, and student-teacher ratios. Despite the challenges, the proximity of Ace Leadership High School to other higher-performing schools, such as Early College Academy, suggests that there may be opportunities for collaboration, resource sharing, or learning from successful practices that could help improve the school's performance.

Detail:

Public, Charter 9-12

1240 Bellamah Ave. NW
Albuquerque, NM 87104

(505) 242-4733

District: Albuquerque

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,979

Student/teacher ratio: 14.7

Number of students: 236

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

89.0%

White:

6.8%

African American:

3.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

See top rated New Mexico high schools

Compare Ace Leadership High School to nearby high schools!

Performance Trends

Compare Details Ace Leadership High School ranks worse than 98.9% of high schools in New Mexico. It also ranks last among 30 ranked high schools in the Albuquerque School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 8.03. (See more...)

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

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (89%), White (6.8%), African American (3%). (See more...)

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

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ace Leadership High School is 14.7, which is the 15^th best among 30 high schools in the Albuquerque School District. (See more...)

Compare Ace Leadership High School employs 16 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ace Leadership High School is $9,979, which is the 14^th highest among 30 high schools in the Albuquerque School District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Ace Leadership High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Ace Leadership High School 188^th of 190 New Mexico public high schools. (See Ace Leadership High 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 89^th of 119 New Mexico school districts. (See district ranking list.)

What do you think?

Your rating for Ace Leadership High School?

(Ranking FAQ)

Rank History for Ace Leadership High School

Compare

Rank History for all students at Ace Leadership High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NM State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	8.03	188^th	190	1.1%

See the entire list of New Mexico High School Rankings!

Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Ace Leadership High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NM State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	8.23	151^st	154	1.9%

See the entire list of Best New Mexico High Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Male students at Ace Leadership High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NM State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	20.27	140^th	159	11.9%
2024	7.19	159^th	159	0.0%

See the entire list of Best New Mexico High Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at Ace Leadership High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NM State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	5.88	142^nd	142	0.0%

See the entire list of Best New Mexico High Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for White students at Ace Leadership High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NM State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	1.62	133^rd	133	0.0%
2024	6.65	152^nd	155	1.9%

See the entire list of Best New Mexico High Schools for White Students!

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

We're sorry, but no reviews have been submitted for Ace Leadership High School.

If you have first-hand knowledge about Ace Leadership High School, submit a rating!

Reviews:
No reviews have been submitted!

Enrollment information for Ace Leadership High School

Compare

Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2019	14	2	0	225	4	1	1	247
2020	16	5	0	229	4	1	1	256
2021	19	8	0	214	7	0	1	249
2022	97	6	1	75	7	0	0	186
2023	16	7	0	210	3	0	0	236

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 Ace Leadership High School

Compare

Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	247	11.5	21.4	100
2020	256	13.0	19.6	100
2021	249	11.5	21.6	100
2022	186	12.0	15.5	100
2023	236	16.0	14.7	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 Ace Leadership High School

Compare

Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	247	11.5	21.4	100
2020	256	13.0	19.6	100
2021	249	11.5	21.6	100
2022	186	12.0	15.5	100
2023	236	16.0	14.7	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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Ace Leadership High School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$9,979

Data source: New Mexico Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Ace Leadership 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.

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	247	236	4.5%
African American	2	7	250%
American Indian	4	3	25%
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	225	210	6.7%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	14	16	14.3%
Two or More Races	1	0	100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	100%	100%

Schools Near Ace Leadership High School

Choose columns to see: Summary School Students/Teachers Ranking Test Scores Finance All

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
Ace Leadership High School	Public, Charter	9-12	1240 Bellamah Ave. NW	Albuquerque	87104	Bernalillo County	Albuquerque	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(505) 242-4733	236	16	14.7	100.0%	16 (6.8%)	7 (3.0%)	210 (89.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8	188^th of 190 public high schools	1.1%					(n/a)	9.0		7.0			$9,979
Tierra Adentro	Public, Charter	6-12	1781 Bellemah Ave	Albuquerque	87104	Bernalillo County	Tierra Adentro	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(505) 967-4720	243	21	11.8	100.0%	21 (8.6%)	7 (2.9%)	207 (85.2%)	1 (0.4%)	2 (0.8%)	1 (0.4%)	4 (1.6%)	41.4	93^rd of 190 public high schools	51.1%		47.8	69^th of 170 public high schools	59.4%	24	28.0		44.0	40.0	15.0	$10,093
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%)	20.2	154^th of 190 public high schools	18.9%		9.7	164^th of 170 public high schools	3.5%	10	18.0		22.0			$11,053
Gordon Bernell Charter	Public, Charter	9-12	2821 4th Street NW	Albuquerque	87107	Bernalillo County	Albuquerque	Yes	(n/a)	No	No	(505) 468-7707	140	7	19.8	61.4%	18 (12.9%)	10 (7.1%)	80 (57.1%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (18.6%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (4.3%)								(n/a)			10.0			$7,443
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%)	70.5	42^nd of 190 public high schools	77.9%		65.5	46^th of 170 public high schools	72.9%	4	71.0	15.0				$11,354
Abq Charter Academy	Public, Charter	9-12	405 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr	Albuquerque	87102	Bernalillo County	Albuquerque	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(505) 242-6640	322	14	23.0	55.6%	35 (10.9%)	14 (4.3%)	238 (73.9%)	3 (0.9%)	25 (7.8%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.2%)	12.2	179^th of 190 public high schools	5.8%					(n/a)	15.0		9.0			$9,716
Albuquerque High	Public	9-12	800 Odelia Rd NE	Albuquerque	87102	Bernalillo County	Albuquerque	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(505) 843-6400	1,714	104	16.4	44.9%	237 (13.8%)	44 (2.6%)	1,307 (76.3%)	15 (0.9%)	52 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	59 (3.4%)	61.6	53^rd of 190 public high schools	72.1%		53.5	61^st of 170 public high schools	64.1%	8	43.0	20.0	41.0			$8,180
Early College Academy	Public	9-12	807 Mountain Rd NE	Albuquerque	87102	Bernalillo County	Albuquerque	No	(n/a)	No	No	(505) 247-3658	217	0	723.3	18.9%	61 (28.1%)	5 (2.3%)	129 (59.4%)	5 (2.3%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (6.9%)	99.1	2^nd of 190 public high schools	98.9%		98.8	3^rd of 170 public high schools	98.2%	1	78.0	62.0	78.0			$2,851
Career Enrichment	Public	9-12	807 Mountain Rd NE	Albuquerque	87102	Bernalillo County	Albuquerque	No	(n/a)	No	No	(505) 247-3658	0	36	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Valley High	Public	9-12	1505 Candelaria Rd NW	Albuquerque	87107	Bernalillo County	Albuquerque	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(505) 345-9021	1,039	65	16.0	100.0%	93 (9.0%)	13 (1.3%)	877 (84.4%)	5 (0.5%)	32 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (1.8%)	27.6	133^rd of 190 public high schools	30.0%		31.7	103^rd of 170 public high schools	39.4%	30	27.0	6.0	24.0			$10,979

Frequently Asked Questions about Ace Leadership High School

What is the racial makeup of Ace Leadership High School?

Students at Ace Leadership High School are 89% Hispanic, 7% White, 3% African American, 1% American Indian.

How many students attend Ace Leadership High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 236 students attended Ace Leadership High School.

Is Ace Leadership High School a good school?

Ace Leadership High School ranks in the bottom 1.1% of New Mexico high schools.

What district is Ace Leadership High School in?

Albuquerque

Rate Ace Leadership High School!

Other helpful SchoolDigger resources...

Compare to nearby schools

NMNew Mexico High School Rankings

NMNew Mexico District Rankings

Schools in Albuquerque, NM

Sign up for updates!

Be the first to know when there is an update for Ace Leadership High School!

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.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.