Skip to main content

Below Average

#718 of 864 schools in NM

Gilbert L Sena Charter HS

High School · Albuquerque · Albuquerque, NM

An Albuquerque charter high school where students score 3 points above what's typical for similar communities.

Charter

69 HOTEL CIR NE, Albuquerque, NM 87123

  • Math 25% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 25% proficient (2022)
  • 38.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Partial Profile · 3/4 metrics
Student ProgressNot Available

Requires 2+ years of test data

Academics7.1Very Good33%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
View breakdown
Math Proficiency25% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency25% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency25% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)22% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+3.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile58th
College Readiness4.4Below Average40%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
View breakdown
4-Year Graduation Rate38%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.2Needs Improvement27%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
View breakdown
Student-Teacher Ratio15.8:1
District spending per student$15,108
Chronic Absenteeism96.2%

Students at Gilbert L Sena Charter HS score 25% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).

How we calculate scores →

Component weights adjusted due to data availability.

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NM average.

Math Proficiency25%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency25%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

100.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

See how we rate

The neighborhood

Where Gilbert L Sena Charter HS 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 69Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 31Some Transit
  • Bike 69Bikeable
  • City Safety: High5,820/100K

Powered byWalk Score

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

$61,552

Median home value

$236,400

Median rent

$995/mo

College educated

33%

Homeownership

67.1%

Poverty rate

20.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 87123; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Advanced STEM Courses2of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Manzano HighEnrollment path unverified5.5PK–120.9 mi1,217Compare →
Public Academy for Performing ArtsCharter · enrollment unverified8.16–121.0 mi448Compare →
Abq School of ExcellenceCharter · enrollment unverified7.2K–121.6 mi942Compare →
Calvary Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition6.8privatePK–111.6 mi162Compare →

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
#130 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

Gilbert L Sena Charter HS is listed in ALBUQUERQUE; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Gilbert L Sena Charter HS

Gilbert L Sena Charter HS is a public high school in Albuquerque, NM, part of Albuquerque, serving approximately 158 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #718 of 864 schools in NM. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (2022 EdFacts) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (2022 EdFacts).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Gilbert L Sena Charter HS

What grades does Gilbert L Sena Charter HS serve?

Gilbert L Sena Charter HS serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Gilbert L Sena Charter HS?

Gilbert L Sena Charter HS has an enrollment of approximately 158 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Gilbert L Sena Charter HS?

The student-teacher ratio at Gilbert L Sena Charter HS is 15.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Gilbert L Sena Charter HS rank in NM?

Gilbert L Sena Charter HS ranks #718 of 864 schools in NM.

What is Gilbert L Sena Charter HS's MySchoolScout rating?

Gilbert L Sena Charter HS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 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 Gilbert L Sena Charter HS?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Gilbert L Sena Charter HS has 25% math proficiency (2022 EdFacts) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (2022 EdFacts).

Is Gilbert L Sena Charter HS a charter school?

Yes, Gilbert L Sena Charter HS is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is Gilbert L Sena Charter HS a Title I school?

No, Gilbert L Sena Charter HS is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Gilbert L Sena Charter HS?

100.6% of students at Gilbert L Sena Charter HS 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
158
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
10
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Bernalillo County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
96.2%
4-Year Graduation
38.0%
Area population (ZIP 87123)
43,515
Area average commute
22.9 min
Area median age
40.1
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.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • 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.
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 87123; 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 2022 EdFacts; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

Get school insights in your inbox

New rankings, best-schools lists, and parent guides — delivered free. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.

We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.