Siembra Leadership High School

Summary:

Siembra Leadership High School is a public charter high school in Albuquerque, New Mexico, serving 283 students in grades 9-12. The school has consistently ranked in the bottom half of New Mexico high schools, with a 1-star rating in the 2023-2024 school year and a 0-star rating in the 2022-2023 school year.

Siembra Leadership High School significantly underperforms compared to the state and Albuquerque district averages in academic proficiency. In the 2023-2024 school year, only 22% of students were proficient or better in science, compared to 35% in Albuquerque and 36% statewide. The school also struggles with low graduation rates, declining from 76.0% in 2021-2022 to 59.8% in 2023-2024, lower than the state average and nearby schools like College and Career High School and Early College Academy. Siembra Leadership High School also ranks in the bottom half of New Mexico high schools for various student subgroups, including female, male, Hispanic, and white students, as well as students from low socioeconomic backgrounds.

The high percentage of students from low-income families and the school's low academic performance suggest that Siembra Leadership High School may be facing significant challenges in providing a high-quality education to its students. However, this also presents an opportunity for the school and the Albuquerque district to identify and address the root causes of the school's challenges, potentially through targeted interventions, professional development for teachers, and evidence-based instructional practices to improve student outcomes.

Detail:

Public, Charter 9-12

524 Central Ave SW
Albuquerque, NM 87102

(505) 205-0329

District: Albuquerque

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,053

Student/teacher ratio: 32.3

Number of students: 359

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

76.9%

White:

11.7%

American Indian:

5.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 98.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Siembra Leadership High School ranks worse than 81.1% of high schools in New Mexico. It also ranks 19^th among 30 ranked high schools in the Albuquerque School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 20.21. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Siembra 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 (76.9%), White (11.7%), American Indian (5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 98.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Siembra Leadership High School is 32.3. 32 high schools in the Albuquerque School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Siembra Leadership High School employs 11.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Siembra Leadership High School is $11,053, which is the 9^th highest among 30 high schools in the Albuquerque School District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Siembra Leadership High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Siembra Leadership High School 154^th of 190 New Mexico public high schools. (See Siembra Leadership High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

Hispanic students:

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 Siembra Leadership High School

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Rank History for all students at Siembra Leadership High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NM State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	9.66	164^th	170	3.5%
2024	20.21	154^th	190	18.9%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NM State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	9.44	152^nd	157	3.2%
2024	20.94	129^th	154	16.2%

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Rank History for Female students at Siembra Leadership High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NM State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	9.92	136^th	143	4.9%
2024	20.64	125^th	153	18.3%

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Rank History for Male students at Siembra Leadership High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NM State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	13.27	149^th	159	6.3%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Siembra Leadership High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NM State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	22.35	117^th	142	17.6%

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Rank History for White students at Siembra Leadership High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NM State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	11.69	125^th	133	6.0%
2024	16.06	136^th	155	12.3%

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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 Siembra Leadership High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2017	3	1	0	25	0	0	0	29
2018	8	3	0	65	5	0	0	81
2019	10	6	0	101	5	0	1	123
2020	10	9	0	108	7	0	3	137
2021	26	13	0	122	15	0	1	177
2022	37	15	0	163	18	1	2	236
2023	42	14	0	211	12	0	4	283
2024	42	16	1	276	18	0	6	359

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 Siembra Leadership High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2017	29	2.6	10.8	89.7
2018	81	3.8	21.3	39.5
2019	123	5.5	22.3	100
2020	137	8.0	17.1	100
2021	177	9.5	18.5	100
2022	236	10.9	21.6	100
2023	283	10.0	28.3	100
2024	359	11.1	32.3	98.9

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 Siembra Leadership High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2017	29	2.6	10.8	89.7
2018	81	3.8	21.3	39.5
2019	123	5.5	22.3	100
2020	137	8.0	17.1	100
2021	177	9.5	18.5	100
2022	236	10.9	21.6	100
2023	283	10.0	28.3	100
2024	359	11.1	32.3	98.9

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 Siembra Leadership High School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$11,053

Data source: New Mexico Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Siembra Leadership High School

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Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	123	283	130.1%
African American	6	14	133.3%
American Indian	5	12	140%
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	101	211	108.9%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	10	42	320%
Two or More Races	1	4	300%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	100%	100%

Schools Near Siembra Leadership 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
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	359	11	32.3	98.9%	42 (11.7%)	16 (4.5%)	276 (76.9%)	1 (0.3%)	18 (5.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.7%)	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
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	212	16	13.5	44.3%	32 (15.1%)	9 (4.2%)	156 (73.6%)	4 (1.9%)	9 (4.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.9%)	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	348	16	21.4	35.3%	26 (7.5%)	18 (5.2%)	265 (76.1%)	1 (0.3%)	24 (6.9%)	4 (1.1%)	10 (2.9%)	12.2	179^th of 190 public high schools	5.8%					(n/a)	15.0		9.0			$9,716
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	253	21	12.2	100.4%	31 (12.3%)	6 (2.4%)	214 (84.6%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8	188^th of 190 public high schools	1.1%					(n/a)	9.0		7.0			$9,979
Career Enrichment	Public	9-12	807 Mountain Rd NE	Albuquerque	87102	Bernalillo County	Albuquerque	No	(n/a)	No	No	(505) 247-3658	0	35	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Early College Academy	Public	9-12	807 Mountain Rd NE	Albuquerque	87102	Bernalillo County	Albuquerque	No	(n/a)	No	No	(505) 247-3658	221	0	736.6	49.8%	60 (27.1%)	3 (1.4%)	136 (61.5%)	6 (2.7%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (6.8%)	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
Albuquerque High	Public	9-12	800 Odelia Rd NE	Albuquerque	87102	Bernalillo County	Albuquerque	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(505) 843-6400	1,683	104	16.2	110.8%	214 (12.7%)	56 (3.3%)	1,289 (76.6%)	13 (0.8%)	53 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	58 (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
Tierra Adentro	Public, Charter	6-12	1781 Bellemah Ave	Albuquerque	87104	Bernalillo County	Tierra Adentro	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(505) 967-4720	258	19	13.9	97.3%	9 (3.5%)	6 (2.3%)	235 (91.1%)	1 (0.4%)	5 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.8%)	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
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 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	310	19	16.5	3.2%	80 (25.8%)	4 (1.3%)	146 (47.1%)	64 (20.6%)	10 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.9%)	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

Frequently Asked Questions about Siembra Leadership High School

What is the racial makeup of Siembra Leadership High School?

Students at Siembra Leadership High School are 77% Hispanic, 12% White, 5% American Indian, 4% African American, 2% Two or more races.

Is Siembra Leadership High School a good school?

Siembra Leadership High School ranks in the bottom 18.9% of New Mexico high schools.

What district is Siembra Leadership High School in?

Albuquerque

How many students attend Siembra Leadership High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 359 students attended Siembra Leadership High School.

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