Below Average
#703 of 864 schools in NM
Abq Charter Academy
High School · Albuquerque · Albuquerque, NM
An Albuquerque charter high school where students score 31 points below what's typical for similar communities.
405 DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. AVE. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87102
- Math 5% proficient (2022)
- Reading 15% proficient (2022)
- 40.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Abq Charter Academy score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NM average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 5 points since 2017, reaching 10% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 9% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 11% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
Based on 23 test records from NM state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
35.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Abq Charter Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 84Very Walkable
- Transit 51Good Transit
- Bike 80Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,820/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Albuquerque), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$37,276
Median home value
$174,400
Median rent
$868/mo
College educated
33.9%
Homeownership
35.5%
Poverty rate
28.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 87102; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amy Biehl Charter High SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.9 | 9–12 | 0.6 mi | 212 | Compare → |
| Abq Sign Language AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.3 | K–12 | 0.7 mi | 146 | Compare → |
| Early College AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | 9–12 | 0.7 mi | 221 | Compare → |
| Siembra Leadership High SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.8 | 9–12 | 0.7 mi | 359 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Albuquerque
- Schools in district
- 174
- Rank in district
- #123 of 169
- District spending per student
- $15,108NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Abq Charter Academy is listed in ALBUQUERQUE; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Abq Charter Academy
Abq Charter Academy is a public high school in Albuquerque, NM, part of Albuquerque, serving approximately 348 students in grades 9th-12th with a 21.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #703 of 864 schools in NM. State assessment records show 9% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 11% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Abq Charter Academy
What grades does Abq Charter Academy serve?
Abq Charter Academy serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Abq Charter Academy?
Abq Charter Academy has an enrollment of approximately 348 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Abq Charter Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Abq Charter Academy is 21.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Abq Charter Academy rank in NM?
Abq Charter Academy ranks #703 of 864 schools in NM.
What is Abq Charter Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Abq Charter Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Abq Charter Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Abq Charter Academy has 9% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 11% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Abq Charter Academy a charter school?
Yes, Abq Charter Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Abq Charter Academy a Title I school?
No, Abq Charter Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Abq Charter Academy?
35.3% of students at Abq Charter Academy qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 348
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Bernalillo County
- Phone
- (505) 242-6640
- 4-Year Graduation
- 40.0%
- Area population (ZIP 87102)
- 20,258
- Area average commute
- 20.3 min
- Area median age
- 36
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 87102; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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