College And Career High School

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College And Career High School ranks 23 rd of 190 New Mexico high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

College And Career High School is a public high school located in Albuquerque, New Mexico, serving grades 9-12 with a student population of 260. 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.

College And Career High School has consistently ranked among the top 25 high schools in New Mexico over the past several years, with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's highest ranking was 3rd out of 158 New Mexico high schools in the 2016-2017 school year, with a 5-star rating. College And Career High School has performed exceptionally well across various student subgroups, including female students, male students, Hispanic students, and low socioeconomic status students, ranking in the top 25 high schools in New Mexico for these subgroups, with many rankings in the top 15 and even top 10. The school's performance for English Language Learner students and Special Education students is also noteworthy, ranking 2nd and 6th, respectively, in the state.

College And Career High School consistently outperforms the Albuquerque and New Mexico averages in standardized test scores, particularly in science and English language arts. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 74% of students at College And Career High School were proficient or better in NM-ASR/Science, compared to 35% in Albuquerque and 36% statewide. The school also performs well in mathematics, with 26% of students proficient or better in SAT School Day/Mathematics, compared to 12% in Albuquerque and 11% statewide. Despite serving a lower percentage of economically disadvantaged students compared to nearby schools like Health Leadership High School, Siembra Leadership High School, and Highland High, College And Career High School still outperforms these schools, suggesting that the school's academic success is not solely dependent on socioeconomic factors.

Detail:

Public 9-12

525 Buena Vista Dr SE
Albuquerque, NM 87106

(505) 224-4880

District: Albuquerque

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $7,185

Student/teacher ratio: 18.2

Number of students: 260

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

71.9%

White:

21.2%

Asian:

3.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 37.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details College And Career High School ranks better than 87.9% of high schools in New Mexico. It also ranks 4^th among 30 ranked high schools in the Albuquerque School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 85.87. (See more...)

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

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (71.9%), White (21.2%), Asian (3.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 37.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at College And Career High School is 18.2. 28 high schools in the Albuquerque School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare College And Career High School employs 14.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at College And Career High School is $7,185. 30 high schools in the Albuquerque School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

College And Career High School:

SchoolDigger ranks College And Career High School 23^rd of 190 New Mexico public high schools. (See College And Career High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Male students:

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White students:

Albuquerque:

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

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Rank History for College And Career High School

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Rank History for all students at College And Career High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NM State Percentile
2015	82.03	21^st	193	89.1%
2016	96.82	2^nd	185	98.9%
2017	96.42	3^rd	158	98.1%
2018	89.38	14^th	182	92.3%
2019	85.45	20^th	181	89.0%
2022	85.90	22^nd	177	87.6%
2023	90.47	18^th	170	89.4%
2024	85.87	23^rd	190	87.9%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at College And Career High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NM State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	97.76	2^nd	41	95.1%

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Rank History for Special Education students at College And Career High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NM State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	91.54	6^th	58	89.7%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at College And Career High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NM State Percentile
2018	90.12	16^th	164	90.2%
2019	98.48	3^rd	161	98.1%
2022	94.43	9^th	154	94.2%
2023	70.45	27^th	157	82.8%
2024	89.80	12^th	154	92.2%

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Rank History for Female students at College And Career High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NM State Percentile
2018	81.41	27^th	145	81.4%
2019	77.68	23^rd	144	84.0%
2022	69.02	45^th	157	71.3%
2023	77.89	27^th	143	81.1%
2024	88.54	17^th	153	88.9%

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Rank History for Male students at College And Career High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NM State Percentile
2018	90.01	14^th	143	90.2%
2019	98.42	3^rd	151	98.0%
2022	97.14	6^th	159	96.2%
2023	97.21	11^th	146	92.5%
2024	76.11	25^th	159	84.3%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at College And Career High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NM State Percentile
2018	92.74	9^th	133	93.2%
2019	80.72	24^th	139	82.7%
2022	86.92	15^th	150	90.0%
2023	92.57	11^th	132	91.7%
2024	87.47	14^th	142	90.1%

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Rank History for White students at College And Career High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NM State Percentile
2018	83.11	13^th	115	88.7%
2019	87.40	12^th	109	89.0%
2022	88.42	8^th	133	94.0%
2023	88.56	19^th	157	87.9%
2024	80.94	24^th	155	84.5%

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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 College And Career High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2014	23	6	2	44	0	3	78
2015	44	5	4	70	1	4	128
2016	40	3	3	81	1	5	133
2017	42	5	1	85	3	6	142
2018	49	7	2	88	4	10	160
2019	44	6	3	101	3	11	168
2020	59	4	3	173	5	13	257
2021	55	4	4	191	11	8	273
2022	49	3	4	187	5	5	253
2023	55	2	9	187	3	4	260

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 College And Career High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	78	6.2	12.5	33.3
2015	128	9.0	14.2	20.3
2016	133	8.0	16.6	100
2017	142	8.1	17.4	100
2018	160	8.7	18.2	23.8
2019	168	7.3	22.8	32.7
2020	257	13.1	19.4	36.2
2021	273	13.5	20.2	31.1
2022	253	14.2	17.7	41.5
2023	260	14.2	18.2	37.3

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 College And Career High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	78	6.2	12.5	33.3
2015	128	9.0	14.2	20.3
2016	133	8.0	16.6	100
2017	142	8.1	17.4	100
2018	160	8.7	18.2	23.8
2019	168	7.3	22.8	32.7
2020	257	13.1	19.4	36.2
2021	273	13.5	20.2	31.1
2022	253	14.2	17.7	41.5
2023	260	14.2	18.2	37.3

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 College And Career High School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$7,185

Data source: New Mexico Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on College And Career High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 20^th of 181 High schools	Ranks 18^th of 170 High schools	0.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade Language Arts (College And Career High School)	76	56.5	19.5%
11th Grade Language Arts (Albuquerque)	40	39.7	0.3%
11th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)	40	33.1	6.9%
11th Grade Mathematics (College And Career High School)	24	32.3	8.3%
11th Grade Mathematics (Albuquerque)	13	22	9%
11th Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)	10	15.9	5.9%
11th Grade Science (College And Career High School)	58	67.7	9.7%
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	168	260	54.8%
African American	6	2	66.7%
American Indian	3	3
Asian	3	9	200%
Hispanic	101	187	85.1%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	44	55	25%
Two or More Races	11	4	63.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	32.7%	37.3%	4.6%

Schools Near College And Career 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
College And Career High School	Public	9-12	525 Buena Vista Dr SE	Albuquerque	87106	Bernalillo County	Albuquerque	No	(n/a)	No	No	(505) 224-4880	260	14	18.2	37.3%	55 (21.2%)	2 (0.8%)	187 (71.9%)	9 (3.5%)	3 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.5%)	85.9	23^rd of 190 public high schools	87.9%		90.5	18^th of 170 public high schools	89.4%	5	69.0	26.0	74.0			$7,185
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 190 public high schools	99.5%		100	1^st of 170 public high schools	99.4%			79.0		97.0	89.0	$8,884
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
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)
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	216	10	21.6	100.0%	30 (13.9%)	8 (3.7%)	175 (81.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.4%)	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
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
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
New Mexico Academy For The Media Arts	Public, Charter	6-12	4401 Central Ave NE Bldg 2	Albuquerque	87108	Bernalillo County	New Mexico Academy For The Media Arts	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(505) 243-1957	179	13	13.7	44.7%	67 (37.4%)	16 (8.9%)	80 (44.7%)	2 (1.1%)	12 (6.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.1%)	83.8	24^th of 190 public high schools	87.4%		49.7	65^th of 170 public high schools	61.8%	41	73.0		53.0	54.0	17.0	$11,054
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

Frequently Asked Questions about College And Career High School

How many students attend College And Career High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 260 students attended College And Career High School.

What district is College And Career High School in?

Albuquerque

What is the racial makeup of College And Career High School?

Students at College And Career High School are 72% Hispanic, 21% White, 3% Asian, 2% Two or more races, 1% American Indian.

Is College And Career High School a good school?

College And Career High School ranks 23^rd of 190 New Mexico high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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