The Ask Academy

Summary:

The Ask Academy is a public charter high school located in Rio Rancho, New Mexico, serving grades 6-12 with a total enrollment of 625 students. This standout school has consistently ranked among the top high schools in the state, with a statewide ranking of 11 out of 190 high schools in the 2023-2024 school year and a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

The Ask Academy's exceptional academic performance sets it apart from other schools in the area. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school had 65% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts, 43% in Mathematics, and 75% in Science, significantly outperforming the state averages of 39%, 25%, and 36%, respectively. The school also maintains high four-year graduation rates, ranging from 76% to 85.2% in recent years, well above the state average. Notably, The Ask Academy excels in serving diverse student populations, ranking among the top in the state for various subgroups, including female students, male students, African American students, Hispanic students, and students with special needs.

The Ask Academy's performance is particularly impressive when compared to nearby schools. For example, The Great Academy, a charter school located 8.47 miles away, has much lower proficiency rates in English Language Arts (20%), Mathematics (10%), and Science (21%) compared to The Ask Academy. The school's consistent high ranking and 5-star rating from SchoolDigger, as well as its ability to excel across various student subgroups, make it a model of educational excellence in Rio Rancho.


Detail:

Public, Charter 6-12

 4550 Sundt Rd NE
       Rio Rancho, NM  87124


(505) 891-0757

District: The Ask Academy

SchoolDigger Rank:
11th of 190 New Mexico High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,130 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  15.6 Help
Number of students:  625

Racial breakdown:

White:
46.1%
Hispanic:
43.8%
African American:
3.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  16.8% Help


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Compare Details The Ask Academy ranks better than 92.3% of middle schools in New Mexico. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 93.29. (See more...)
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Compare Details The Ask Academy ranks better than 94.2% of high schools in New Mexico. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 93.3. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at The Ask Academy who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (46.1%), Hispanic (43.8%), African American (3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at The Ask Academy is 15.6. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at The Ask Academy is $7,130.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

The Ask Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks The Ask Academy 18th of 235 New Mexico public middle schools. (See The Ask Academy in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks The Ask Academy 11th of 190 New Mexico public high schools. (See The Ask Academy in the ranking list.)

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The Ask Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks The Ask Academy 5th of 119 New Mexico school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for The Ask Academy

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Rank History for all middle school students at The Ask Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2014 64.05 61st 222 72.5%
2015 84.52 20th 207 90.3%
2016 94.25 9th 208 95.7%
2017 90.34 8th 176 95.5%
2018 84.22 20th 186 89.2%
2019 74.52 32nd 200 84.0%
2022 97.55 7th 232 97.0%
2023 97.08 14th 239 94.1%
2024 93.29 18th 235 92.3%
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Rank History for middle school Multi-racial students at The Ask Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 89.37 2nd 65 96.9%
2023 75.67 11th 53 79.2%
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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at The Ask Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 64.52 14th 58 75.9%
2023 93.98 6th 100 94.0%
2024 79.05 11th 54 79.6%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at The Ask Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 80.26 18th 223 91.9%
2023 82.03 33rd 227 85.5%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at The Ask Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.36 21st 156 86.5%
2019 79.44 22nd 160 86.3%
2022 94.46 9th 220 95.9%
2023 92.82 18th 213 91.5%
2024 91.07 20th 217 90.8%
See the entire list of Best New Mexico High Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for middle school Male students at The Ask Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 88.12 12th 151 92.1%
2019 73.75 24th 152 84.2%
2022 97.72 9th 213 95.8%
2023 97.73 12th 221 94.6%
2024 92.93 18th 219 91.8%
See the entire list of Best New Mexico High Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for middle school Asian students at The Ask Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 73.66 4th 37 89.2%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at The Ask Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 97.69 1st 38 97.4%
2024 98.75 1st 23 95.7%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at The Ask Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 87.52 9th 149 94.0%
2019 70.72 34th 150 77.3%
2022 96.60 8th 214 96.3%
2023 96.87 9th 204 95.6%
2024 88.78 16th 206 92.2%
See the entire list of Best New Mexico High Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for middle school Native American students at The Ask Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 88.78 8th 58 86.2%
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Rank History for middle school White students at The Ask Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.01 19th 120 84.2%
2019 64.92 25th 121 79.3%
2022 91.66 8th 187 95.7%
2023 96.59 13th 229 94.3%
2024 87.58 21st 181 88.4%
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Data source: test scores: New Mexico Public Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for The Ask Academy

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Rank History for all high school students at The Ask Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2013 58.65 64th 177 63.8%
2014 73.37 38th 198 80.8%
2015 82.10 19th 193 90.2%
2016 82.32 18th 185 90.3%
2017 85.88 18th 158 88.6%
2018 88.04 16th 182 91.2%
2019 86.63 19th 181 89.5%
2022 99.47 2nd 177 98.9%
2023 97.08 9th 170 94.7%
2024 93.30 11th 190 94.2%
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Rank History for high school Multi-racial students at The Ask Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 75.67 7th 23 69.6%
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Rank History for high school Special Education students at The Ask Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 92.42 5th 62 91.9%
2022 77.61 14th 58 75.9%
2023 93.98 2nd 38 94.7%
2024 79.05 7th 30 76.7%
See the entire list of Best New Mexico High Schools for Special Education Students!

Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at The Ask Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 93.47 7th 164 95.7%
2023 82.03 19th 157 87.9%
2024 93.55 10th 154 93.5%
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Rank History for high school Female students at The Ask Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 83.87 25th 145 82.8%
2019 70.87 30th 144 79.2%
2023 92.82 11th 143 92.3%
2024 93.62 7th 153 95.4%
See the entire list of Best New Mexico High Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for high school Male students at The Ask Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 88.45 16th 143 88.8%
2019 90.86 13th 151 91.4%
2022 99.27 3rd 159 98.1%
2023 97.73 9th 146 93.8%
2024 93.52 11th 159 93.1%
See the entire list of Best New Mexico High Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for high school African American students at The Ask Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 81.36 4th 24 83.3%
2023 97.69 1st 18 94.4%
2024 98.75 1st 21 95.2%
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Rank History for high school Hispanic students at The Ask Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 88.74 17th 133 87.2%
2019 92.06 12th 139 91.4%
2022 99.87 1st 150 99.3%
2023 96.87 6th 132 95.5%
2024 93.78 7th 142 95.1%
See the entire list of Best New Mexico High Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for high school Native American students at The Ask Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 88.78 3rd 42 92.9%
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Rank History for high school White students at The Ask Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.11 25th 115 78.3%
2019 75.51 23rd 109 78.9%
2023 96.59 8th 157 94.9%
2024 90.29 10th 155 93.5%
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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.

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Data source: New Mexico Public Education Department

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Reviews:
by a parent
Friday, February 26, 2021

Open Quote The school was always just “ok”. They tout that they are a “project-based” school, yet there is no clear grading structure for rare group projects or assigning groups fairly and making sure every scholar is included. When COVID-19 started the school started out strong on online, then as time went on, many (not all) teachers have been “checking out” more and more and engaging the students less and less. For a child who is responsible, attentive and driven this has been frustrating. The Admin this year has been a joke and communication during the pandemic has been spotty, at best. I would like to know what they have been doing since August to try to get back into school, as since the Governor announced return they have yet to present a solid plan. Fail. Close Quote



Enrollment information for The Ask Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2011 49 3 1 59 1 0 3 0 116
2012 59 7 2 59 1 0 5 0 133
2013 87 3 2 69 1 3 5 0 170
2014 119 3 3 90 1 4 10 0 230
2015 146 3 4 116 3 3 12 0 287
2016 184 2 7 145 8 0 13 0 359
2017 232 5 8 204 7 0 11 0 467
2018 241 9 5 225 7 0 15 0 502
2019 243 8 9 241 9 0 19 0 529
2020 257 12 6 246 9 0 24 0 554
2021 266 13 13 243 7 0 25 0 567
2022 275 15 15 225 10 0 24 0 564
2023 288 19 12 274 14 0 18 0 625

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 The Ask Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2011 116 n/a n/a 56.9
2012 133 8.5 15.6 35.3
2013 170 11.1 15.2 21.8
2014 230 17.8 12.8 30.9
2015 287 21.0 13.6 38.7
2016 359 22.0 16.3 25.3
2017 467 26.7 17.4 15.6
2018 502 29.6 16.9 9
2019 529 33.5 15.7 5.9
2020 554 33.4 16.5 2.9
2021 567 37.6 15.0 1.6
2022 564 38.9 14.4 13.7
2023 625 40.0 15.6 16.8

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 The Ask Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2011 116 n/a n/a 56.9
2012 133 8.5 15.6 35.3
2013 170 11.1 15.2 21.8
2014 230 17.8 12.8 30.9
2015 287 21.0 13.6 38.7
2016 359 22.0 16.3 25.3
2017 467 26.7 17.4 15.6
2018 502 29.6 16.9 9
2019 529 33.5 15.7 5.9
2020 554 33.4 16.5 2.9
2021 567 37.6 15.0 1.6
2022 564 38.9 14.4 13.7
2023 625 40.0 15.6 16.8

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for The Ask Academy

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $7,130

Data source: New Mexico Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on The Ask Academy

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 32nd of 200 Middle schoolsRanks 14th of 239 Middle schools
 10.1%
Ranks 19th of 181 High schoolsRanks 9th of 170 High schools
 5.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Language Arts (The Ask Academy)4468.8
 24.8%
   6th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)3132.9
 1.9%
6th Grade Mathematics (The Ask Academy)2469.7
 45.7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)1932.5
 13.5%
7th Grade Language Arts (The Ask Academy)4869.7
 21.7%
   7th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)3134.8
 3.8%
7th Grade Mathematics (The Ask Academy)3766.1
 29.1%
   7th Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)1924.8
 5.8%
8th Grade Language Arts (The Ask Academy)5078
 28%
   8th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)3133.2
 2.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (The Ask Academy)2456
 32%
   8th Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)2019.7
 0.3%
11th Grade Language Arts (The Ask Academy)6985.2
 16.2%
   11th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)4033.1
 6.9%
11th Grade Mathematics (The Ask Academy)2757.4
 30.4%
   11th Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)1015.9
 5.9%
11th Grade Science (The Ask Academy)7089.1
 19.1%
   11th Grade Science (New Mexico)2540.2
 15.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students529625
 18.1%
African American819
 137.5%
American Indian914
 55.6%
Asian912
 33.3%
Hispanic241274
 13.7%
Pacific Islander00
White243288
 18.5%
Two or More Races1918
 5.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients5.9%16.8%
 10.9%


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Frequently Asked Questions about The Ask Academy

In the 2022-23 school year, 625 students attended The Ask Academy.

Students at The Ask Academy are 46% White, 44% Hispanic, 3% African American, 3% Two or more races, 2% American Indian, 2% Asian.

Yes. The Ask Academy ranks in the top 5.8% 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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