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#600 of 864 schools in NM
Aztec Youth Academy
High School · Juvenile Justice · Albuquerque, NM
A Juvenile Justice high school serving grades 9th – 12th.
300 SAN MATEO NE SUITE 827, Albuquerque, NM 87110
- Math 25% proficient (2012)
- Reading 25% proficient (2012)
- ≤10% 4-year graduation
Academics
Partial Profile · 3/4 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Students at Aztec Youth Academy score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
2012 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NM average.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
90.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Aztec Youth 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 1Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat 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
$63,593
Median home value
$251,400
Median rent
$1,096/mo
College educated
38.2%
Homeownership
60.9%
Poverty rate
13.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 87110; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Nm CorrectionsEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 8–12 | 1.4 mi | 1 | Compare → |
| Foothill High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | 6–12 | Not available | 34 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Juvenile Justice
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- The source marked this value as not applicable.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Aztec Youth Academy is listed in JUVENILE JUSTICE; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Aztec Youth Academy
Aztec Youth Academy is a public high school in Albuquerque, NM, part of Juvenile Justice, serving approximately 32 students in grades 9th-12th with a 4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #600 of 864 schools in NM. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (2012 EdFacts) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (2012 EdFacts).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Aztec Youth Academy
What grades does Aztec Youth Academy serve?
Aztec Youth Academy serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Aztec Youth Academy?
Aztec Youth Academy has an enrollment of approximately 32 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Aztec Youth Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Aztec Youth Academy is 4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Aztec Youth Academy rank in NM?
Aztec Youth Academy ranks #600 of 864 schools in NM.
What is Aztec Youth Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Aztec Youth Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 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 Aztec Youth Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Aztec Youth Academy has 25% math proficiency (2012 EdFacts) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (2012 EdFacts).
Is Aztec Youth Academy a charter school?
No, Aztec Youth Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Aztec Youth Academy a Title I school?
No, Aztec Youth Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Aztec Youth Academy?
90.6% of students at Aztec Youth 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
- 32
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Doña Ana County
- Phone
- (505) 526-5900
- 4-Year Graduation
- ≤10%
- Area population (ZIP 87110)
- 40,142
- Area average commute
- 18 min
- Area median age
- 41.2
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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 · 2012 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2012 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 · 2012 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2012 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.
- 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 87110; 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 2012 EdFacts; directory SY 2023–24
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