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#233 of 864 schools in NM

Top 27% in state

Digital Arts and Technology Academy

High School · Albuquerque · Albuquerque, NM

An Albuquerque charter high school where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.

Charter

1011 LAMBERTON NE, Albuquerque, NM 87107

  • Math 17% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 47% proficient (2022)
  • 85.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.3Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data12
Annual Change-1.08 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics6.3Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency17% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency47% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency32% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)46% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-13.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile46th
College Readiness6.2Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate85%
AP Participation4.6%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment8.0Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.2:1
District spending per student$15,108
Chronic Absenteeism28.3%

Students at Digital Arts and Technology Academy score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NM average.

Math Proficiency17%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency47%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 19 points since 2017, reaching 32% in 2022.

Show all 12 years
2009
Math
27%
ELA
52%
2010
Math
37%
ELA
42%
2011
Math
37%
ELA
47%
2012
Math
32%
ELA
52%
2013
Math
32%
ELA
47%
2014
Math
12%
ELA
52%
2015
Math
11%
ELA
34%
2016
Math
14%
ELA
48%
2017
Math
13%
2018
Math
12%
ELA
47%
2019
Math
12%
ELA
47%
2022
Math
17%
ELA
47%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 21% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 47% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

20.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Digital Arts and Technology 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 25Car-Dependent
  • Transit 26Some Transit
  • Bike 43Somewhat 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

$59,663

Median home value

$282,000

Median rent

$901/mo

College educated

39.5%

Homeownership

63.1%

Poverty rate

17.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 87107; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
4.6% participation·State avg: 2.5 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics4sports offered
2 boys'·2 girls'·3 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Foothill High SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.16–120.6 mi34Compare →
SequoyahEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated6–120.6 mi10Compare →
Gordon Bernell CharterCharter · enrollment unverified4.79–120.8 mi180Compare →
Albuquerque HighEnrollment path unverified7.69–121.1 mi1,683Compare →

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.

Albuquerque

Schools in district
174
Rank in district
#40 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

Digital Arts and Technology Academy is listed in ALBUQUERQUE; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Digital Arts and Technology Academy

Digital Arts and Technology Academy is a public high school in Albuquerque, NM, part of Albuquerque, serving approximately 329 students in grades 7th-12th with a 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #233 of 864 schools in NM. State assessment records show 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Digital Arts and Technology Academy

What grades does Digital Arts and Technology Academy serve?

Digital Arts and Technology Academy serves students in grades 7th through 12th.

How many students attend Digital Arts and Technology Academy?

Digital Arts and Technology Academy has an enrollment of approximately 329 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Digital Arts and Technology Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Digital Arts and Technology Academy is 13.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Digital Arts and Technology Academy rank in NM?

Digital Arts and Technology Academy ranks #233 of 864 schools in NM.

What is Digital Arts and Technology Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Digital Arts and Technology Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 Digital Arts and Technology Academy?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Digital Arts and Technology Academy has 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Digital Arts and Technology Academy a charter school?

Yes, Digital Arts and Technology Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is Digital Arts and Technology Academy a Title I school?

No, Digital Arts and Technology Academy is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Digital Arts and Technology Academy?

20.7% of students at Digital Arts and Technology 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
7th – 12th
Enrollment
329
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
25
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Bernalillo County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
28.3%
4-Year Graduation
85.0%
Area population (ZIP 87107)
26,993
Area average commute
19.8 min
Area median age
45.9
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 87107; 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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