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#442 of 864 schools in NM
Foothill High School
High School · Juvenile Justice · Albuquerque, NM
A Juvenile Justice high school serving grades 6th – 12th.
300 SAN MATEO NE SUITE 827, Albuquerque, NM 87107
- Math 25% proficient (2013)
- Reading 25% proficient (2013)
- ≤10% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Foothill High School score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
2013 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NM average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 25% across the 4-year record (2010–2013).
Show all 3 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 20% (multi-year average, 2010-2013) · reading/ELA 20% (multi-year average, 2010-2013)
Based on 6 test records from NM state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
91.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Foothill 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 27Car-Dependent
- Bike 54Bikeable
- 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
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SequoyahEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 6–12 | 0.3 mi | 10 | Compare → |
| Digital Arts and Technology AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.1 | 7–12 | 0.6 mi | 329 | Compare → |
| Los Puentes CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.4 | 7–12 | 0.7 mi | 102 | Compare → |
| Gordon Bernell CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.7 | 9–12 | 0.9 mi | 180 | 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.
Juvenile Justice
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- The source marked this value as not applicable.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Foothill High School is listed in JUVENILE JUSTICE; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Foothill High School
Foothill High School is a public high school in Albuquerque, NM, part of Juvenile Justice, serving approximately 34 students in grades 6th-12th with a 3.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #442 of 864 schools in NM. State assessment records show 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2013) and 20% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2013).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Foothill High School
What grades does Foothill High School serve?
Foothill High School serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Foothill High School?
Foothill High School has an enrollment of approximately 34 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Foothill High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Foothill High School is 3.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Foothill High School rank in NM?
Foothill High School ranks #442 of 864 schools in NM.
What is Foothill High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Foothill High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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 Foothill High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Foothill High School has 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2013) and 20% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2013).
Is Foothill High School a charter school?
No, Foothill High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Foothill High School a Title I school?
No, Foothill High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Foothill High School?
91.2% of students at Foothill 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
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 34
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 3.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Bernalillo County
- Phone
- (505) 841-2400
- 4-Year Graduation
- ≤10%
- 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 · 2013 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2013 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 · 2013 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2013 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, 2010-2013; directory SY 2023–24
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