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#310 of 864 schools in NM
Top 36% in state
Cibola High
High School · Albuquerque · Albuquerque, NM
An Albuquerque high school serving grades 9th – 12th.
1510 ELLISON DR NW, Albuquerque, NM 87114
- Math 22% proficient (2022)
- Reading 45% proficient (2022)
- 86.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Cibola High score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NM average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 22 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 34% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 56% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
60.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Cibola 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 64Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 30Some Transit
- Bike 64Bikeable
- 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
$81,768
Median home value
$296,200
Median rent
$1,321/mo
College educated
38.8%
Homeownership
68.3%
Poverty rate
11.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 87114; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rio Rancho Cyber AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | 6–12 | 2.4 mi | 153 | Compare → |
| Paradise Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.5private | K–12 | 3.0 mi | 98 | Compare → |
| Gospel Light Baptist AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.5private | K–12 | 3.5 mi | 184 | Compare → |
| The Ask AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.9 | 6–12 | 3.8 mi | 592 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment 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
- #45 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
Cibola High is listed in ALBUQUERQUE; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Cibola High
Cibola High is a public high school in Albuquerque, NM, part of Albuquerque, serving approximately 1,622 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #310 of 864 schools in NM. State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Cibola High
What grades does Cibola High serve?
Cibola High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Cibola High?
Cibola High has an enrollment of approximately 1,622 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cibola High?
The student-teacher ratio at Cibola High is 17.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Cibola High rank in NM?
Cibola High ranks #310 of 864 schools in NM.
What is Cibola High's MySchoolScout rating?
Cibola High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 Cibola High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Cibola High has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Cibola High a charter school?
No, Cibola High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Cibola High a Title I school?
No, Cibola High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cibola High?
60.9% of students at Cibola 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
- 1,622
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 92
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Bernalillo County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 43.2%
- Phone
- (505) 897-0110
- 4-Year Graduation
- 86.0%
- Area population (ZIP 87114)
- 70,064
- Area average commute
- 25.9 min
- Area median age
- 37.3
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 87114; 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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