Amy Biehl Charter High School

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Amy Biehl Charter High School ranks 42 nd of 190 New Mexico high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Amy Biehl Charter High School is a public charter high school in Albuquerque, New Mexico, serving 222 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Amy Biehl Charter High School District, which is ranked 25 out of 119 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Amy Biehl Charter High School consistently performs well academically, ranking 42nd out of 190 high schools in New Mexico with a 4-star rating. The school's students demonstrate exceptional performance on standardized tests, with 71% of 11th-graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 34%. In mathematics, 15% of 11th-graders were proficient or better, exceeding the state average of 11%. The school also maintains a high 4-year graduation rate of 76.7%, on par with nearby high-performing schools like College And Career High School and Early College Academy. Amy Biehl Charter High School excels in supporting the academic achievement of various student subgroups, including female, male, Hispanic, white, special education, and low-income students.

The school's proximity to other high-performing institutions, such as Albuquerque Institute Of Math & Science, suggests a concentration of educational excellence in the Albuquerque area. While Amy Biehl Charter High School serves a relatively high percentage of students from low-income backgrounds (48.2%), it is able to maintain strong academic performance, highlighting its ability to effectively support and serve diverse student populations. This contrasts with some nearby lower-performing schools, such as Abq Charter Academy and Ace Leadership High School, underscoring the importance of school choice and the impact that high-quality educational options can have on student outcomes.

Detail:

Public, Charter 9-12

123 4th St SW
Albuquerque, NM 87102

(505) 299-9409

District: Amy Biehl Charter High School

SchoolDigger Rank:
42^nd of 190 New Mexico High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,354

Student/teacher ratio: 11.9

Number of students: 222

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

68.9%

White:

23.0%

African American:

3.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 48.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Amy Biehl Charter High School ranks better than 77.9% of high schools in New Mexico. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 70.51. (See more...)

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

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (68.9%), White (23%), African American (3.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 48.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Amy Biehl Charter High School is 11.9. (See more...)

Compare Amy Biehl Charter High School employs 18.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Amy Biehl Charter High School is $11,354.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Amy Biehl Charter High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Amy Biehl Charter High School 42^nd of 190 New Mexico public high schools. (See Amy Biehl Charter High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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SchoolDigger ranks Amy Biehl Charter High School 25^th of 119 New Mexico school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Amy Biehl Charter High School

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Rank History for all students at Amy Biehl Charter High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NM State Percentile
2013	89.06	17^th	177	90.4%
2014	87.06	19^th	198	90.4%
2015	65.43	39^th	193	79.8%
2016	66.96	40^th	185	78.4%
2017	61.99	47^th	158	70.3%
2018	65.12	44^th	182	75.8%
2019	66.99	45^th	181	75.1%
2022	85.04	23^rd	177	87.0%
2023	65.50	46^th	170	72.9%
2024	70.51	42^nd	190	77.9%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Amy Biehl Charter High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NM State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	78.14	13^th	58	77.6%
2023	89.32	5^th	38	86.8%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Amy Biehl Charter High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NM State Percentile
2018	66.08	40^th	164	75.6%
2019	68.23	35^th	161	78.3%
2022	81.81	23^rd	154	85.1%
2023	78.89	20^th	157	87.3%

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Rank History for Female students at Amy Biehl Charter High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NM State Percentile
2018	65.71	41^st	145	71.7%
2019	61.59	50^th	144	65.3%
2022	77.84	32^nd	157	79.6%
2023	77.87	28^th	143	80.4%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Amy Biehl Charter High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NM State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	74.15	13^th	51	74.5%

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Rank History for Male students at Amy Biehl Charter High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NM State Percentile
2018	58.32	45^th	143	68.5%
2019	73.53	34^th	151	77.5%
2022	90.18	15^th	159	90.6%
2024	68.63	34^th	159	78.6%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Amy Biehl Charter High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NM State Percentile
2018	64.62	37^th	133	72.2%
2019	55.28	54^th	139	61.2%
2022	82.75	20^th	150	86.7%
2023	64.76	36^th	132	72.7%

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Rank History for White students at Amy Biehl Charter High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NM State Percentile
2018	66.60	32^nd	115	72.2%
2019	68.17	29^th	109	73.4%
2022	81.16	17^th	133	87.2%
2023	62.31	47^th	157	70.1%
2024	64.01	44^th	155	71.6%

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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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by a student
Wednesday, April 9, 2014

I love this school due to the fact the teachers and staff try to make connections with you, as well as get to know you on a higher level than they could in a big public school. Also, everyone is nice, and it's easy to pass as long as you are motivated to do so, and try. They give you many opportunities to succeed when most schools can't provide such opportunities. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Amy Biehl Charter High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2011	114	11	1	137	14	0	1	278
2012	134	11	1	136	11	1	0	294
2013	108	11	1	161	7	1	3	292
2014	105	12	3	170	8	0	2	300
2015	131	7	1	153	6	1	1	300
2016	115	7	1	166	3	2	2	296
2017	115	9	0	168	4	2	3	301
2018	107	8	2	163	6	3	2	291
2019	87	12	4	188	8	3	0	302
2020	96	11	4	180	10	1	3	305
2021	82	8	3	169	6	1	8	277
2022	60	11	3	156	6	0	0	236
2023	51	8	2	153	5	0	3	222

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 Amy Biehl Charter High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2011	278	21.0	13.2	13.3
2012	294	20.6	14.2	44.9
2013	292	24.1	12.1	47.9
2014	300	23.9	12.5	51
2015	300	21.0	14.2	50
2016	296	25.0	11.8	54.1
2017	301	22.5	13.3	51.8
2018	291	23.0	12.6	56
2019	302	24.1	12.4	54.3
2020	305	21.7	14.0	49.5
2021	277	20.0	13.8	51.6
2022	236	20.0	11.7	46.6
2023	222	18.5	11.9	48.2

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 Amy Biehl Charter High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2011	278	21.0	13.2	13.3
2012	294	20.6	14.2	44.9
2013	292	24.1	12.1	47.9
2014	300	23.9	12.5	51
2015	300	21.0	14.2	50
2016	296	25.0	11.8	54.1
2017	301	22.5	13.3	51.8
2018	291	23.0	12.6	56
2019	302	24.1	12.4	54.3
2020	305	21.7	14.0	49.5
2021	277	20.0	13.8	51.6
2022	236	20.0	11.7	46.6
2023	222	18.5	11.9	48.2

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 Amy Biehl Charter High School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$11,354

Data source: New Mexico Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Amy Biehl Charter High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 45^th of 181 High schools	Ranks 46^th of 170 High schools	2.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade Language Arts (Amy Biehl Charter High School)	59	67.8	8.8%
11th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)	40	33.1	6.9%
11th Grade Science (Amy Biehl Charter High School)	35	68.9	33.9%
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	302	222	26.5%
African American	12	8	33.3%
American Indian	8	5	37.5%
Asian	4	2	50%
Hispanic	188	153	18.6%
Pacific Islander	3	0	100%
White	87	51	41.4%
Two or More Races	0	3
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	54.3%	48.2%	6.1%

Schools Near Amy Biehl Charter 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
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
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
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)
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
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
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
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)			11.0			$15,074
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

Frequently Asked Questions about Amy Biehl Charter High School

How many students attend Amy Biehl Charter High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 222 students attended Amy Biehl Charter High School.

Is Amy Biehl Charter High School a good school?

Amy Biehl Charter High School ranks 42^nd of 190 New Mexico high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Amy Biehl Charter High School?

Students at Amy Biehl Charter High School are 69% Hispanic, 23% White, 4% African American, 2% American Indian, 1% Two or more races.

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