Is Bernalillo High a good school?

Bernalillo High ranks in the bottom 8.8% of New Mexico high schools.

How many students attend Bernalillo High?

In the 2022-23 school year, 806 students attended Bernalillo High.

What is the racial makeup of Bernalillo High?

Students at Bernalillo High are 49% Hispanic, 46% American Indian, 3% White, 2% Two or more races.

What schools feed into Bernalillo High?

Bernalillo High is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Algodones Elementary Elementary : Cochiti Elementary Elementary : Placitas Elementary Elementary : Santo Domingo Elementary Elementary : Wd Carroll Elementary Middle : Bernalillo Elementary Middle : Cochiti Middle Middle : Santo Domingo Middle Middle : Spartan Learning Academy

Bernalillo High

Summary:

Bernalillo High is a public high school in Bernalillo, New Mexico, serving 806 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Bernalillo Public Schools district, which is ranked 103 out of 119 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Bernalillo High faces significant challenges, particularly in its academic performance. Only 22% of students were proficient or better in Language Arts, 3% in Mathematics, and 16% in Science, compared to the state averages of 38%, 24%, and 34%, respectively. The school's performance for specific student subgroups, including females, males, Hispanics, Native Americans, and those from low socioeconomic backgrounds, ranks in the bottom 10-20% of New Mexico high schools. Additionally, Bernalillo High has a 100% free/reduced lunch rate, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among its student population.

In contrast, nearby schools such as Nex Gen Academy, Cottonwood Classical Prep, and La Cueva High significantly outperform Bernalillo High in academic metrics and statewide rankings, despite serving student populations with varying levels of economic disadvantage. The high percentage of Native American students at Bernalillo High, combined with the high poverty levels, may be contributing factors to the school's poor academic performance, presenting an opportunity for targeted interventions and support programs to address these challenges.

Detail:

Public 9-12

250 Isidro Sanchez Rd
Bernalillo, NM 87004

(505) 867-2388

District: Bernalillo

SchoolDigger Rank:
155^th of 170 New Mexico High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,179

Feeder schools for Bernalillo High:

Elementary:	Algodones Elementary
	Cochiti Elementary
	Placitas Elementary
	Santo Domingo Elementary
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	Wd Carroll Elementary
Middle:	Bernalillo Elementary
	Cochiti Middle
	Santo Domingo Middle
	Spartan Learning Academy

Student/teacher ratio: 14.3

Number of students: 806

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

48.5%

American Indian:

45.7%

White:

3.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Bernalillo High ranks worse than 91.2% of high schools in New Mexico. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 13.83. (See more...)

The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Bernalillo High freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (48.5%), American Indian (45.7%), White (3.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bernalillo High is 14.3. (See more...)

Compare Bernalillo High employs 56.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bernalillo High is $11,179.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Bernalillo High:

SchoolDigger ranks Bernalillo High 155^th of 170 New Mexico public high schools. (See Bernalillo High in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Hispanic students:

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White students:

Bernalillo:

SchoolDigger ranks Bernalillo 103^rd of 119 New Mexico school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Bernalillo High

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Rank History for all students at Bernalillo High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NM State Percentile
2005	26.13	96^th	129	25.6%
2006	28.64	100^th	134	25.4%
2007	32.12	102^nd	150	32.0%
2008	27.88	113^th	146	22.6%
2009	29.91	105^th	151	30.5%
2010	37.51	101^st	154	34.4%
2011	40.18	100^th	157	36.3%
2012	32.64	113^th	163	30.7%
2013	37.38	120^th	177	32.2%
2014	46.53	108^th	198	45.5%
2015	29.21	130^th	193	32.6%
2016	23.07	148^th	185	20.0%
2017	19.91	139^th	158	12.0%
2018	18.26	158^th	182	13.2%
2019	16.61	163^rd	181	9.9%
2022	15.25	146^th	177	17.5%
2023	13.83	155^th	170	8.8%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Bernalillo High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NM State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	13.71	61^st	62	1.6%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Bernalillo High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NM State Percentile
2018	23.13	138^th	164	15.9%
2019	20.55	142^nd	161	11.8%
2022	18.60	119^th	154	22.7%
2023	14.01	145^th	157	7.6%

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Rank History for Homeless students at Bernalillo High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NM State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	11.76	22^nd	24	8.3%

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Rank History for Female students at Bernalillo High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NM State Percentile
2018	22.79	116^th	145	20.0%
2019	14.34	137^th	144	4.9%
2022	13.06	150^th	157	4.5%
2023	12.80	131^st	143	8.4%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Bernalillo High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NM State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	27.37	39^th	51	23.5%

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Rank History for Male students at Bernalillo High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NM State Percentile
2018	15.54	137^th	143	4.2%
2019	16.10	145^th	151	4.0%
2022	15.37	150^th	159	5.7%
2023	16.84	132^nd	146	9.6%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Bernalillo High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NM State Percentile
2018	24.07	107^th	133	19.5%
2019	20.18	126^th	139	9.4%
2022	25.00	121^st	150	19.3%
2023	29.22	89^th	132	32.6%

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Rank History for Native American students at Bernalillo High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NM State Percentile
2018	26.00	36^th	47	23.4%
2019	17.32	43^rd	47	8.5%
2022	12.80	42^nd	44	4.5%
2023	11.91	41^st	42	2.4%

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Rank History for White students at Bernalillo High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NM State Percentile
2018	15.11	106^th	115	7.8%
2019	10.11	106^th	109	2.8%
2022	26.03	104^th	133	21.8%
2023	28.86	106^th	157	32.5%

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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 Bernalillo High

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1990	72	1	0	361	389	n/a	n/a	823
1991	69	1	0	345	394	n/a	n/a	809
1992	83	4	0	388	370	n/a	n/a	845
1993	86	3	0	418	378	n/a	n/a	885
1994	94	1	0	425	384	n/a	n/a	904
1995	114	8	8	455	357	n/a	n/a	942
1996	114	8	8	455	357	n/a	n/a	942
1997	123	1	5	463	411	n/a	n/a	1003
1998	112	6	2	439	385	n/a	n/a	944
1999	97	7	0	434	412	n/a	n/a	950
2000	92	8	0	410	414	n/a	n/a	924
2001	78	3	0	403	431	n/a	n/a	915
2002	74	2	1	401	422	n/a	n/a	900
2003	74	2	1	401	422	n/a	n/a	900
2004	77	1	0	408	435	n/a	n/a	921
2005	83	2	0	405	431	n/a	n/a	921
2006	62	2	2	413	412	n/a	n/a	891
2007	62	2	0	440	433	n/a	n/a	937
2008	57	3	0	435	443	n/a	n/a	938
2009	67	2	0	414	447	n/a	n/a	930
2010	68	4	2	424	450	0	0	948
2011	73	4	2	420	434	1	2	936
2012	67	2	3	410	424	1	1	908
2013	58	1	2	395	347	0	1	804
2014	40	1	2	393	335	0	0	771
2015	44	3	1	373	336	0	2	759
2016	38	4	0	399	313	0	0	754
2017	42	5	4	415	349	0	0	815
2018	51	2	1	425	337	0	1	817
2019	55	1	2	416	339	0	0	813
2020	51	2	2	369	356	0	0	780
2021	33	4	2	386	369	0	0	794
2022	31	4	3	399	383	0	1	821
2023	27	1	2	391	368	0	17	806

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 Bernalillo High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	823	44.9	18.3	n/a
1991	809	43.6	18.5	n/a
1992	845	45.6	18.5	n/a
1993	885	48.1	18.4	n/a
1994	904	48.5	18.6	n/a
1995	942	50.5	18.7	n/a
1996	942	50.5	18.7	n/a
1997	1003	54.0	18.6	n/a
1998	944	54.5	17.3	n/a
1999	950	58.4	16.3	62.5
2000	924	66.0	14.0	73.3
2001	915	66.0	13.9	45.6
2002	900	64.0	14.1	67.9
2003	900	64.0	14.1	67.9
2004	921	62.6	14.7	47.3
2005	921	68.4	13.5	68.1
2006	891	70.9	12.6	68
2007	937	68.4	13.7	99.7
2008	938	73.4	12.8	99.7
2009	930	71.6	13.0	99.7
2010	948	71.5	13.2	99.7
2011	936	71.1	13.1	99.7
2012	908	67.8	13.3	99.7
2013	804	62.7	12.8	97.9
2014	771	54.4	14.1	99.5
2015	759	50.0	15.1	66.7
2016	754	52.0	14.5	100
2017	815	53.7	15.1	100
2018	817	48.4	16.8	100
2019	813	50.9	15.9	100
2020	780	51.2	15.2	100
2021	794	51.7	15.3	100
2022	821	51.3	15.9	100
2023	806	56.3	14.3	100

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 Bernalillo High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	823	44.9	18.3	n/a
1991	809	43.6	18.5	n/a
1992	845	45.6	18.5	n/a
1993	885	48.1	18.4	n/a
1994	904	48.5	18.6	n/a
1995	942	50.5	18.7	n/a
1996	942	50.5	18.7	n/a
1997	1003	54.0	18.6	n/a
1998	944	54.5	17.3	n/a
1999	950	58.4	16.3	62.5
2000	924	66.0	14.0	73.3
2001	915	66.0	13.9	45.6
2002	900	64.0	14.1	67.9
2003	900	64.0	14.1	67.9
2004	921	62.6	14.7	47.3
2005	921	68.4	13.5	68.1
2006	891	70.9	12.6	68
2007	937	68.4	13.7	99.7
2008	938	73.4	12.8	99.7
2009	930	71.6	13.0	99.7
2010	948	71.5	13.2	99.7
2011	936	71.1	13.1	99.7
2012	908	67.8	13.3	99.7
2013	804	62.7	12.8	97.9
2014	771	54.4	14.1	99.5
2015	759	50.0	15.1	66.7
2016	754	52.0	14.5	100
2017	815	53.7	15.1	100
2018	817	48.4	16.8	100
2019	813	50.9	15.9	100
2020	780	51.2	15.2	100
2021	794	51.7	15.3	100
2022	821	51.3	15.9	100
2023	806	56.3	14.3	100

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 Bernalillo High

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$11,179

Data source: New Mexico Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Bernalillo High

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 163^rd of 181 High schools	Ranks 155^th of 170 High schools	1.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade Language Arts (Bernalillo High)	23	20.6	2.4%
11th Grade Language Arts (Bernalillo)	23	20.6	2.4%
11th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)	40	33.1	6.9%
11th Grade Science (Bernalillo High)	12	18.6	6.6%
11th Grade Science (Bernalillo)	12	18.6	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	813	806	0.9%
African American	1	1
American Indian	339	368	8.6%
Asian	2	2
Hispanic	416	391	6%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	55	27	50.9%
Two or More Races	0	17
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	100%	100%

Schools Near Bernalillo High

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				NM Combined Language Arts (2023)	NM Combined Mathematics (2023)	NM Combined Science (2023)	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 (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NM Combined Language Arts All Grades	NM Combined Mathematics All Grades	NM Combined Science All Grades	Total
Bernalillo High	Public	9-12	250 Isidro Sanchez Rd	Bernalillo	87004	Sandoval County	Bernalillo	No	(n/a)	No	No	(505) 867-2388	806	56	14.3	100.0%	27 (3.3%)	1 (0.1%)	391 (48.5%)	2 (0.2%)	368 (45.7%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (2.1%)	13.8	155^th of 170 public high schools	8.8%		15.3	146^th of 177 public high schools	17.5%	9	22.0	3.0	16.0	$11,179
Cleveland High School	Public	9-12	4800 Cleveland Heights Rd NE	Rio Rancho	87144	Sandoval County	Rio Rancho	No	(n/a)	No	No	(505) 938-0300	2,631	144	18.2	17.9%	702 (26.7%)	71 (2.7%)	1,538 (58.5%)	31 (1.2%)	149 (5.7%)	3 (0.1%)	137 (5.2%)	77.7	36^th of 170 public high schools	78.8%		76.5	33^rd of 177 public high schools	81.4%	3	52.0	27.0	63.0	$7,561
Independence High School	Public	9-12	421 Quantum Rd NE	Rio Rancho	87124	Sandoval County	Rio Rancho	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(505) 338-4658	211	16	13.1	100.0%	37 (17.5%)	2 (0.9%)	143 (67.8%)	2 (0.9%)	16 (7.6%)	1 (0.5%)	10 (4.7%)								(n/a)			13.0	$10,601
The Ask Academy	Public, Charter	6-12	4550 Sundt Rd NE	Rio Rancho	87124	Sandoval County	The Ask Academy	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(505) 891-0757	625	40	15.6	16.8%	288 (46.1%)	19 (3.0%)	274 (43.8%)	12 (1.9%)	14 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (2.9%)	97.1	9^th of 170 public high schools	94.7%		99.5	2^nd of 177 public high schools	98.9%	7	68.0	53.0	70.0	$7,130
Rio Rancho High	Public	9-12	301 Loma Colorado Dr NE	Rio Rancho	87124	Sandoval County	Rio Rancho	No	(n/a)	No	No	(505) 896-5600	2,573	148	17.4	22.4%	786 (30.5%)	50 (1.9%)	1,500 (58.3%)	32 (1.2%)	79 (3.1%)	4 (0.2%)	122 (4.7%)	72.4	41^st of 170 public high schools	75.9%		72.2	39^th of 177 public high schools	78.0%	2	50.0	25.0	54.0	$7,582
Rio Rancho Cyber Academy	Public, Virtual	6-12	1330 Jackie Rd SE	Rio Rancho	87124	Sandoval County	Rio Rancho	No	(n/a)	Yes	No	(505) 892-7222	205	10	20.4	16.1%	96 (46.8%)	6 (2.9%)	91 (44.4%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.4%)	97.7	8^th of 170 public high schools	95.3%		80.3	29^th of 177 public high schools	83.6%	21	73.0	53.0	70.0	$8,965
La Cueva High	Public	9-12	7801 Wilshire NE	Albuquerque	87122	Bernalillo County	Albuquerque	No	(n/a)	No	No	(505) 823-2327	1,816	96	18.9	12.2%	732 (40.3%)	22 (1.2%)	773 (42.6%)	170 (9.4%)	38 (2.1%)	2 (0.1%)	79 (4.4%)	98.2	6^th of 170 public high schools	96.5%		96.8	5^th of 177 public high schools	97.2%	1	75.0	55.0	70.0	$7,910
Cibola High	Public	9-12	1510 Ellison Dr NW	Albuquerque	87114	Bernalillo County	Albuquerque	No	(n/a)	No	No	(505) 897-0110	1,762	101	17.3	34.3%	394 (22.4%)	57 (3.2%)	1,091 (61.9%)	40 (2.3%)	104 (5.9%)	3 (0.2%)	73 (4.1%)	36	95^th of 170 public high schools	44.1%		56.1	57^th of 177 public high schools	67.8%	38	37.0	18.0	22.0	$8,681
Cottonwood Classical Prep	Public, Charter	6-12	7801 Jefferson St NE	Albuquerque	87109	Bernalillo County	Cottonwood Classical Prep	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(505) 998-1021																			(n/a)
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%)	18	148^th of 170 public high schools	12.9%		41.3	82^nd of 177 public high schools	53.7%	66	16.0	6.0	30.0	$11,383

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