Excellent
#72 of 864 schools in NM
Top 8% in state
East Mountain High School
High School · Albuquerque · Sandia Park, NM
An Albuquerque charter high school where students score 20 points above what's typical for similar communities.
P.O. BOX 340, Sandia Park, NM 87047
- Math 57% proficient (2022)
- Reading 72% proficient (2022)
- 89.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at East Mountain High School score 64% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NM average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 8 points since 2019, reaching 65% in 2022.
Show all 9 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 75% (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 17 test records from NM state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
24.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where East Mountain 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 6Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average391/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$111,546
Median home value
$399,400
Median rent
$1,130/mo
College educated
52.9%
Homeownership
90.8%
Poverty rate
3.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 87047; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 in ALBUQUERQUE
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Early College AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | 9–12 | Not available | 221 | Compare → |
| Nex Gen AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | 9–12 | Not available | 209 | Compare → |
| Public Academy for Performing ArtsCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.1 | 6–12 | Not available | 448 | Compare → |
| Sandia HighEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | 9–12 | Not available | 1,672 | 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.
Albuquerque
- Schools in district
- 174
- Rank in district
- #12 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
East Mountain High School is listed in ALBUQUERQUE; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About East Mountain High School
East Mountain High School is a public high school in Sandia Park, NM, part of Albuquerque, serving approximately 402 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #72 of 864 schools in NM. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about East Mountain High School
What grades does East Mountain High School serve?
East Mountain High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend East Mountain High School?
East Mountain High School has an enrollment of approximately 402 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Mountain High School?
The student-teacher ratio at East Mountain High School is 14.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does East Mountain High School rank in NM?
East Mountain High School ranks #72 of 864 schools in NM.
What is East Mountain High School's MySchoolScout rating?
East Mountain High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 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 East Mountain High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, East Mountain High School has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is East Mountain High School a charter school?
Yes, East Mountain High School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is East Mountain High School a Title I school?
No, East Mountain High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for East Mountain High School?
24.6% of students at East Mountain 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
- 402
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Bernalillo County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 8.5%
- Phone
- (505) 281-7400
- 4-Year Graduation
- 89.0%
- Area population (ZIP 87047)
- 5,166
- Area median age
- 51
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 87047; 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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