Very Good
#218 of 864 schools in NM
Top 25% in state
College and Career High School
High School · Albuquerque · Albuquerque, NM
An Albuquerque high school where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.
525 BUENA VISTA DR SE, Albuquerque, NM 87106
- Math 32% proficient (2022)
- Reading 57% proficient (2022)
- 98.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at College and Career High School score 44% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NM average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 45% in 2022, across a 10-year record (2013–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2013-2022) · reading/ELA 79% (multi-year average, 2013-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 19 test records from NM state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
70.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where College and Career 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 86Very Walkable
- Transit 44Some Transit
- Bike 89Very 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
$51,079
Median home value
$332,100
Median rent
$904/mo
College educated
52.8%
Homeownership
38.7%
Poverty rate
26.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 87106; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Axiom Christian Classical SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.4private | K–12 | 0.4 mi | 43 | Compare → |
| Albuquerque Institute of Math & ScienceCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.4 | 6–12 | 0.6 mi | 310 | Compare → |
| Pathways AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–12 | 0.6 mi | 17 | Compare → |
| Pathways AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–12 | 0.6 mi | 17 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
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
- #36 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
College and Career High School is listed in ALBUQUERQUE; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About College and Career High School
College and Career High School is a public high school in Albuquerque, NM, part of Albuquerque, serving approximately 268 students in grades 9th-12th with a 19.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #218 of 864 schools in NM. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about College and Career High School
What grades does College and Career High School serve?
College and Career High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend College and Career High School?
College and Career High School has an enrollment of approximately 268 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at College and Career High School?
The student-teacher ratio at College and Career High School is 19.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does College and Career High School rank in NM?
College and Career High School ranks #218 of 864 schools in NM.
What is College and Career High School's MySchoolScout rating?
College and Career High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 College and Career High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, College and Career High School has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022).
Is College and Career High School a charter school?
No, College and Career High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is College and Career High School a Title I school?
No, College and Career High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for College and Career High School?
70.1% of students at College and Career 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
- 268
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Bernalillo County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.4%
- Phone
- (505) 224-4880
- 4-Year Graduation
- 98.0%
- Area population (ZIP 87106)
- 26,815
- Area average commute
- 17.2 min
- Area median age
- 32.2
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 87106; 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, 2013-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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