Below Average
#699 of 864 schools in NM
Del Norte High
High School · Albuquerque · Albuquerque, NM
An Albuquerque high school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
5323 MONTGOMERY NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110
- Math 12% proficient (2022)
- Reading 22% proficient (2022)
- 69.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Del Norte High score 17% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 21%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NM average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 7 points since 2017, reaching 17% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 21% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
Based on 23 test records from NM state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
102%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Del Norte 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 80Very Walkable
- Transit 35Some 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
$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
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nex Gen AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | 9–12 | 0.1 mi | 209 | Compare → |
| Aces Technical Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.3 | K–9 | 0.5 mi | 161 | Compare → |
| Evangel Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.0private | K–12 | 0.5 mi | 83 | Compare → |
| The Great AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.8 | 6–12 | 0.9 mi | 105 | 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.
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
- #119 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
Del Norte High is listed in ALBUQUERQUE; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Del Norte High
Del Norte High is a public high school in Albuquerque, NM, part of Albuquerque, serving approximately 1,066 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #699 of 864 schools in NM. State assessment records show 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Del Norte High
What grades does Del Norte High serve?
Del Norte High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Del Norte High?
Del Norte High has an enrollment of approximately 1,066 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Del Norte High?
The student-teacher ratio at Del Norte High is 15.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Del Norte High rank in NM?
Del Norte High ranks #699 of 864 schools in NM.
What is Del Norte High's MySchoolScout rating?
Del Norte 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 Del Norte High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Del Norte High has 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Del Norte High a charter school?
No, Del Norte High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Del Norte High a Title I school?
No, Del Norte High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Del Norte High?
102.0% of students at Del Norte 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
- 1,066
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 69
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Bernalillo County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 61.2%
- Phone
- (505) 883-7222
- 4-Year Graduation
- 69.0%
- Area population (ZIP 87110)
- 40,142
- Area average commute
- 18 min
- Area median age
- 41.2
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 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 multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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