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#707 of 864 schools in NM

Bernalillo High

High School · Bernalillo · Bernalillo, NM

A high school in Bernalillo, NM where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.

250 ISIDRO SANCHEZ ROAD, Bernalillo, NM 87004

  • Math 3% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 22% proficient (2022)
  • 72.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.0Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.63 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics3.6Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency2.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency22% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency12% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)22% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-9.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile17th
College Readiness5.7Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate72%
AP Participation16.5%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.4Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.1:1
District spending per student$19,085
Chronic Absenteeism89.6%

Students at Bernalillo High score 12% 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 Proficiency3%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency22%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 22 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 12% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
22%
ELA
47%
2010
Math
23%
ELA
42%
2011
Math
20%
ELA
30%
2012
Math
23%
ELA
37%
2013
Math
21%
ELA
34%
2014
Math
2%
ELA
23%
2015
Math
2%
ELA
24%
2016
Math
4%
ELA
23%
2017
Math
2%
2018
Math
3%
ELA
20%
2019
Math
3%
ELA
20%
2020*
Math
8%
ELA
37%
2021*
Math
8%
ELA
37%
2022
Math
3%
ELA
22%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 10% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 31% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

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

Based on 27 test records from NM state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

100%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Bernalillo High 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 41Car-Dependent
  • Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,804/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Bernalillo), 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

$63,319

Median home value

$235,200

Median rent

$1,066/mo

College educated

23.4%

Homeownership

81.3%

Poverty rate

15.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 87004; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
16.5% participation·State avg: 2.5 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics2sports offered
1 boys'·1 girls'·6 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses3of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

0 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Bernalillo

Schools in district
11
Rank in district
#7 of 11
District spending per student
$19,085NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
13.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Bernalillo High is listed in BERNALILLO; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Bernalillo High

Bernalillo High is a public high school in Bernalillo, NM, part of Bernalillo, serving approximately 856 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #707 of 864 schools in NM. State assessment records show 10% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Bernalillo High

What grades does Bernalillo High serve?

Bernalillo High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Bernalillo High?

Bernalillo High has an enrollment of approximately 856 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Bernalillo High?

The student-teacher ratio at Bernalillo High is 17.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Bernalillo High rank in NM?

Bernalillo High ranks #707 of 864 schools in NM.

What is Bernalillo High's MySchoolScout rating?

Bernalillo High 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 Bernalillo High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Bernalillo High has 10% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Bernalillo High a charter school?

No, Bernalillo High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Bernalillo High a Title I school?

No, Bernalillo High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bernalillo High?

100.0% of students at Bernalillo High 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
856
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
50
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Sandoval County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
89.6%
4-Year Graduation
72.0%
Area population (ZIP 87004)
11,274
Area average commute
24 min
Area median age
45.5
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 87004; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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