Southwest Secondary Learning Center

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Southwest Secondary Learning Center ranks 76 th of 190 New Mexico high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Southwest Secondary Learning Center is a public charter high school in Albuquerque, New Mexico, serving 147 students in grades 9-12. While the school has a history of strong academic performance, ranking among the top high schools in the state, its statewide ranking has declined in recent years, dropping from 4th in 2013-2014 to 76th in 2023-2024.

The school consistently outperforms the state average in proficiency rates for standardized tests, particularly in science and language arts, with a 50% proficiency rate in NM-ASR/Science in 2023-2024 compared to the state average of 36%. However, its performance in mathematics is more mixed, with only 10% of 11th-grade students proficient in SAT School Day/Mathematics, slightly below the state average of 11%. The school has maintained a relatively high four-year graduation rate, ranging from 61% to 76.7% in recent years, on par with or slightly above the state average. While the school has performed well for certain student subgroups, such as Hispanic students and special education students, its performance for low socioeconomic status students has declined, ranking 119th out of 154 high schools in New Mexico for this subgroup in 2023-2024.

Compared to nearby schools, Freedom High and Del Norte High, which tend to have lower academic performance and higher percentages of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, Southwest Secondary Learning Center generally outperforms them in academic measures. However, some nearby charter schools, like Nex Gen Academy, have also demonstrated strong academic performance, providing valuable context for the school's performance.

Detail:

Public, Charter 9-12

10301 Candelaria Rd NE
Albuquerque, NM 87112

(505) 296-7677

District: Southwest Secondary Learning Center

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,776

Student/teacher ratio: 15.0

Number of students: 147

Racial breakdown:

White:

45.6%

Hispanic:

38.1%

American Indian:

8.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 36.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Southwest Secondary Learning Center is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2017 the calculated Average Standard Score was 68.41. (See more...)

Compare Details Southwest Secondary Learning Center ranks better than 60% of high schools in New Mexico. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 48.56. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Southwest Secondary Learning Center who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (45.6%), Hispanic (38.1%), American Indian (8.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 36.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Southwest Secondary Learning Center is 15. (See more...)

Compare Southwest Secondary Learning Center employs 9.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Southwest Secondary Learning Center is $10,776.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Southwest Secondary Learning Center was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Southwest Secondary Learning Center 76^th of 190 New Mexico public high schools. (See Southwest Secondary Learning Center in the ranking list.)

Southwest Secondary Learning Center:

SchoolDigger ranks Southwest Secondary Learning Center 49^th of 119 New Mexico school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Southwest Secondary Learning Center

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NM State Percentile
2014	77.49	33^rd	222	85.1%
2015	81.87	23^rd	207	88.9%
2016	53.82	75^th	208	63.9%
2017	68.41	36^th	176	79.5%

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Data source: test scores: New Mexico Public Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Southwest Secondary Learning Center

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Rank History for all high school students at Southwest Secondary Learning Center

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NM State Percentile
2013	98.32	3^rd	177	98.3%
2014	98.26	2^nd	198	99.0%
2015	93.07	4^th	193	97.9%
2016	79.90	20^th	185	89.2%
2017	79.71	24^th	158	84.8%
2018	71.72	36^th	182	80.2%
2019	69.17	42^nd	181	76.8%
2022	60.33	52^nd	177	70.6%
2023	62.68	50^th	170	70.6%
2024	48.56	76^th	190	60.0%

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Rank History for high school Special Education students at Southwest Secondary Learning Center

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NM State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	43.19	25^th	58	56.9%
2024	84.09	5^th	30	83.3%

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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Southwest Secondary Learning Center

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NM State Percentile
2018	79.37	28^th	164	82.9%
2019	64.34	39^th	161	75.8%
2024	23.70	119^th	154	22.7%

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Rank History for high school Female students at Southwest Secondary Learning Center

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NM State Percentile
2018	65.33	43^rd	145	70.3%
2019	73.62	25^th	144	82.6%
2022	72.62	37^th	157	76.4%
2024	52.69	54^th	153	64.7%

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Rank History for high school Male students at Southwest Secondary Learning Center

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NM State Percentile
2018	78.78	24^th	143	83.2%
2019	83.28	25^th	151	83.4%
2022	44.59	74^th	159	53.5%
2024	55.90	46^th	159	71.1%

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Rank History for high school Hispanic students at Southwest Secondary Learning Center

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NM State Percentile
2018	71.16	29^th	133	78.2%
2019	82.63	21^st	139	84.9%
2022	81.23	24^th	150	84.0%

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Rank History for high school White students at Southwest Secondary Learning Center

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NM State Percentile
2018	63.68	38^th	115	67.0%
2019	52.53	47^th	109	56.9%
2022	41.98	75^th	133	43.6%
2023	66.57	44^th	157	72.0%
2024	56.95	51^st	155	67.1%

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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 Southwest Secondary Learning Center

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2011	193	6	4	68	5	0	276
2012	187	8	4	74	7	0	280
2013	177	6	7	79	11	0	280
2014	169	8	11	83	8	0	279
2015	153	8	11	82	8	1	263
2016	152	10	10	94	6	0	272
2017	118	11	6	143	3	0	281
2018	113	10	6	115	7	3	254
2019	109	7	6	113	11	0	246
2020	73	3	4	100	7	3	190
2021	76	8	3	63	8	1	159
2022	67	9	1	54	12	2	145
2023	67	7	0	56	12	5	147

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 Southwest Secondary Learning Center

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2011	276	5.9	46.7	22.1
2012	280	7.5	37.3	23.6
2013	280	6.6	42.3	23.9
2014	279	8.6	32.4	24
2015	263	9.0	29.2	21.7
2016	272	8.0	34.0	38.6
2017	281	8.8	31.9	40.6
2018	254	11.0	23.0	39
2019	246	10.6	23.2	41.9
2020	190	10.3	18.4	36.3
2021	159	8.4	18.7	45.3
2022	145	8.1	17.7	41.4
2023	147	9.7	15.0	36.7

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 Southwest Secondary Learning Center

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2011	276	5.9	46.7	22.1
2012	280	7.5	37.3	23.6
2013	280	6.6	42.3	23.9
2014	279	8.6	32.4	24
2015	263	9.0	29.2	21.7
2016	272	8.0	34.0	38.6
2017	281	8.8	31.9	40.6
2018	254	11.0	23.0	39
2019	246	10.6	23.2	41.9
2020	190	10.3	18.4	36.3
2021	159	8.4	18.7	45.3
2022	145	8.1	17.7	41.4
2023	147	9.7	15.0	36.7

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 Southwest Secondary Learning Center

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$10,776

Data source: New Mexico Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Southwest Secondary Learning Center

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 42^nd of 181 High schools	Ranks 50^th of 170 High schools	6.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade Language Arts (Southwest Secondary Learning Center)	68	39.3	28.7%
11th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)	40	33.1	6.9%
11th Grade Science (Southwest Secondary Learning Center)	53	46.4	6.6%
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	246	147	40.2%
African American	7	7
American Indian	11	12	9.1%
Asian	6	0	100%
Hispanic	113	56	50.4%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	109	67	38.5%
Two or More Races	0	5
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	41.9%	36.7%	5.1%

Schools Near Southwest Secondary Learning Center

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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
Southwest Secondary Learning Center	Public, Charter	9-12	10301 Candelaria Rd NE	Albuquerque	87112	Bernalillo County	Southwest Secondary Learning Center	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(505) 296-7677	147	10	15.0	36.7%	67 (45.6%)	7 (4.8%)	56 (38.1%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (8.2%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (3.4%)	48.6	76^th of 190 public high schools	60.0%		62.7	50^th of 170 public high schools	70.6%	26	40.0	10.0	50.0			$10,776
Sierra Alternative	Public	9-12	2611 Eubank NE	Albuquerque	87112	Bernalillo County	Albuquerque	No	(n/a)	No	No	(505) 296-6708	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Public Academy For Performing Arts	Public, Charter	6-12	11800 Princess Jeanne Ave. NE	Albuquerque	87112	Bernalillo County	Albuquerque	Yes	(n/a)	No	No	(505) 830-3128	434	30	14.4	45.2%	169 (38.9%)	11 (2.5%)	242 (55.8%)	8 (1.8%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	77.3	35^th of 190 public high schools	81.6%		83.7	27^th of 170 public high schools	84.1%	8	68.0	17.0	74.0	60.0	29.0	$7,196
Sandia High	Public	9-12	7801 Candelaria NE	Albuquerque	87110	Bernalillo County	Albuquerque	No	(n/a)	No	No	(505) 294-1511	1,728	101	17.1	32.1%	452 (26.2%)	60 (3.5%)	950 (55.0%)	74 (4.3%)	111 (6.4%)	0 (0.0%)	81 (4.7%)	71.9	41^st of 190 public high schools	78.4%		80.6	33^rd of 170 public high schools	80.6%	8	53.0	23.0	45.0			$8,994
Gilbert L Sena Charter High School	Public, Charter	9-12	69 Hotel Cir NE	Albuquerque	87123	Bernalillo County	Albuquerque	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(505) 237-2374	141	14	10.0	100.0%	30 (21.3%)	1 (0.7%)	92 (65.2%)	1 (0.7%)	11 (7.8%)	1 (0.7%)	5 (3.5%)	15.1	170^th of 190 public high schools	10.5%					(n/a)	14.0		20.0
Nex Gen Academy	Public	9-12	5325 Montgomery NE	Albuquerque	87109	Bernalillo County	Albuquerque	No	(n/a)	No	No	(505) 878-6400	237	20	11.7	20.3%	101 (42.6%)	9 (3.8%)	108 (45.6%)	5 (2.1%)	6 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (3.4%)	93.2	12^th of 190 public high schools	93.7%		83.4	29^th of 170 public high schools	82.9%	17	66.0	38.0	69.0			$8,453
New Futures High School	Public	7-12	5400 Cutler NE	Albuquerque	87110	Bernalillo County	Albuquerque	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(505) 883-5680	74	14	5.1	100.0%	3 (4.1%)	1 (1.4%)	62 (83.8%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (8.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.7%)								(n/a)						$36,833
Del Norte High	Public	9-12	5323 Montgomery NE	Albuquerque	87110	Bernalillo County	Albuquerque	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(505) 883-7222	1,070	65	16.3	100.0%	125 (11.7%)	49 (4.6%)	631 (59.0%)	33 (3.1%)	184 (17.2%)	1 (0.1%)	47 (4.4%)	33	117^th of 190 public high schools	38.4%		20.4	140^th of 170 public high schools	17.6%	23	28.0	6.0	31.0			$10,957
Freedom High	Public	9-12	5200 Cutler NE	Albuquerque	87110	Bernalillo County	Albuquerque	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(505) 884-6012	111	9	12.3	100.0%	21 (18.9%)	3 (2.7%)	67 (60.4%)	1 (0.9%)	15 (13.5%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.6%)	21.5	149^th of 190 public high schools	21.6%					(n/a)	17.0		38.0			$11,512
The Great Academy	Public, Charter	6-12	6001-A San Mateo Blvd NE	Albuquerque	87109	Bernalillo County	The Great Academy	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(505) 792-0306	127	6	21.4	64.6%	14 (11.0%)	9 (7.1%)	93 (73.2%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (4.7%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (3.9%)	16.3	167^th of 190 public high schools	12.1%		18	148^th of 170 public high schools	12.9%	19			21.0	20.0	10.0	$11,383

Frequently Asked Questions about Southwest Secondary Learning Center

What is the racial makeup of Southwest Secondary Learning Center?

Students at Southwest Secondary Learning Center are 46% White, 38% Hispanic, 8% American Indian, 5% African American, 3% Two or more races.

How many students attend Southwest Secondary Learning Center?

In the 2022-23 school year, 147 students attended Southwest Secondary Learning Center.

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Is Southwest Secondary Learning Center a good school?

Southwest Secondary Learning Center ranks 76^th of 190 New Mexico high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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