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#407 of 864 schools in NM

Top 47% in state

Atrisco Heritage Academy HS

High School · Albuquerque · Albuquerque, NM

An Albuquerque high school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.

10800 DENNIS CHAVEZ BLV SW, Albuquerque, NM 87121

  • Math 7% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 22% proficient (2022)
  • 82.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.9Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-0.6 pts/yr
Data Period2010–2022
TrendStable
Academics4.2Below Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency7% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency22% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency15% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)22% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-7.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile23th
College Readiness7.3Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate82%
AP Participation24.9%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment4.1Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.5:1
District spending per student$15,108
Chronic Absenteeism53.8%

Students at Atrisco Heritage Academy HS score 14% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NM average.

Math Proficiency7%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency22%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 17 points across the 13-year record (2010–2022) and has held near 15% recently.

Show all 13 years
2010
Math
22%
ELA
40%
2011
Math
23%
ELA
40%
2012
Math
21%
ELA
41%
2013
Math
24%
ELA
37%
2014
Math
6%
ELA
30%
2015
Math
8%
ELA
29%
2016
Math
9%
ELA
25%
2017
Math
7%
2018
Math
5%
ELA
25%
2019
Math
5%
ELA
25%
2020*
Math
25%
ELA
75%
2021*
Math
25%
ELA
75%
2022
Math
7%
ELA
22%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 14% (multi-year average, 2010-2022) · reading/ELA 39% (multi-year average, 2010-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 25 test records from NM state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

100.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Atrisco Heritage Academy HS 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 4Car-Dependent
  • Bike 42Somewhat 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

$59,184

Median home value

$192,500

Median rent

$1,277/mo

College educated

13%

Homeownership

76.4%

Poverty rate

21.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 87121; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
24.9% participation·State avg: 2.5 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 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; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Robert F. Kennedy CharterCharter · enrollment unverified3.86–121.8 mi351Compare →
South Valley AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified6.06–122.4 mi620Compare →
Abundant Life Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition6.0privatePK–113.0 mi51Compare →
Tower Road Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition5.5privatePK–123.0 mi46Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Albuquerque

Schools in district
174
Rank in district
#62 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

Atrisco Heritage Academy HS is listed in ALBUQUERQUE; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Atrisco Heritage Academy HS

Atrisco Heritage Academy HS is a public high school in Albuquerque, NM, part of Albuquerque, serving approximately 2,055 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #407 of 864 schools in NM. State assessment records show 14% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Atrisco Heritage Academy HS

What grades does Atrisco Heritage Academy HS serve?

Atrisco Heritage Academy HS serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Atrisco Heritage Academy HS?

Atrisco Heritage Academy HS has an enrollment of approximately 2,055 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Atrisco Heritage Academy HS?

The student-teacher ratio at Atrisco Heritage Academy HS is 15.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Atrisco Heritage Academy HS rank in NM?

Atrisco Heritage Academy HS ranks #407 of 864 schools in NM.

What is Atrisco Heritage Academy HS's MySchoolScout rating?

Atrisco Heritage Academy HS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 Atrisco Heritage Academy HS?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Atrisco Heritage Academy HS has 14% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).

Is Atrisco Heritage Academy HS a charter school?

No, Atrisco Heritage Academy HS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Atrisco Heritage Academy HS a Title I school?

No, Atrisco Heritage Academy HS is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Atrisco Heritage Academy HS?

100.9% of students at Atrisco Heritage Academy HS 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
2,055
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
133
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Bernalillo County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
53.8%
4-Year Graduation
82.0%
Area population (ZIP 87121)
76,135
Area average commute
25.8 min
Area median age
31.2
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 87121; 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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