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#125 of 864 schools in NM

Top 14% in state

Amy Biehl Charter High School

High School · Amy Biehl Charter High School · Albuquerque, NM

A charter high school in Albuquerque, NM where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.

Charter

123 4TH STREET SW, Albuquerque, NM 87102

  • Math 25% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 65% proficient (2022)
  • 72.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress5.8Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data11
Annual Change-2.06 pts/yr
Data Period2010–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics8.7Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency24.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency64.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency45% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)39% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+6.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile81th
College Readiness8.3Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate72%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment8.9Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.1:1
District spending per student$19,333
Chronic Absenteeism18.9%

Students at Amy Biehl Charter High School score 44% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NM average.

Math Proficiency25%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency65%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 13-year record (2010–2022), then recovered 31 points since 2017, reaching 45% in 2022.

Show all 11 years
2010
Math
45%
ELA
65%
2011
Math
55%
ELA
65%
2012
Math
52%
ELA
72%
2013
Math
47%
ELA
67%
2014
Math
13%
ELA
51%
2015
Math
17%
ELA
56%
2016
Math
15%
ELA
52%
2017
Math
14%
2018
Math
15%
ELA
53%
2019
Math
15%
ELA
53%
2022
Math
25%
ELA
65%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 28% (multi-year average, 2010-2022) · reading/ELA 60% (multi-year average, 2010-2022)

Based on 21 test records from NM state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

44.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Amy Biehl Charter High School 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 97Walker's Paradise
  • Transit 51Good Transit
  • Bike 91Biker’s Paradise
  • 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

Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

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Ace Leadership High SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified4.99–121.2 mi253Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Amy Biehl Charter High School

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$19,333NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
The source release did not match this district identifier.

Amy Biehl Charter High School is listed in AMY BIEHL CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Amy Biehl Charter High School

Amy Biehl Charter High School is a public high school in Albuquerque, NM, part of Amy Biehl Charter High School, serving approximately 212 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #125 of 864 schools in NM. State assessment records show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Amy Biehl Charter High School

What grades does Amy Biehl Charter High School serve?

Amy Biehl Charter High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Amy Biehl Charter High School?

Amy Biehl Charter High School has an enrollment of approximately 212 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Amy Biehl Charter High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Amy Biehl Charter High School is 14.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Amy Biehl Charter High School rank in NM?

Amy Biehl Charter High School ranks #125 of 864 schools in NM.

What is Amy Biehl Charter High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Amy Biehl Charter High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 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 Amy Biehl Charter High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Amy Biehl Charter High School has 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).

Is Amy Biehl Charter High School a charter school?

Yes, Amy Biehl Charter High School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is Amy Biehl Charter High School a Title I school?

No, Amy Biehl Charter High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Amy Biehl Charter High School?

44.3% of students at Amy Biehl Charter High School 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
212
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
15
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Bernalillo County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
18.9%
4-Year Graduation
72.0%
Area population (ZIP 87102)
20,258
Area average commute
20.3 min
Area median age
36
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, 2010-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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