Below Average
#720 of 864 schools in NM
Gordon Bernell Charter
High School · Albuquerque · Albuquerque, NM
An Albuquerque charter high school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2821 4TH STREET NW, Albuquerque, NM 87107
- Math 25% proficient (2019)
- Reading 15% proficient (2019)
- 4.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Gordon Bernell Charter score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
2019 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NM average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 20% across the 10-year record (2010–2019).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 23% (multi-year average, 2010-2019) · reading/ELA 21% (multi-year average, 2010-2019)
Based on 18 test records from NM state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
89.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Gordon Bernell Charter 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 29Some Transit
- Bike 76Very 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
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Native American Community AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.0 | K–12 | 0.7 mi | 436 | Compare → |
| Digital Arts and Technology AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.1 | 7–12 | 0.8 mi | 329 | Compare → |
| Los Puentes CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.4 | 7–12 | 0.8 mi | 102 | Compare → |
| Foothill High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | 6–12 | 0.9 mi | 34 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Albuquerque
- Schools in district
- 174
- Rank in district
- #132 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
Gordon Bernell Charter is listed in ALBUQUERQUE; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Gordon Bernell Charter
Gordon Bernell Charter is a public high school in Albuquerque, NM, part of Albuquerque, serving approximately 180 students in grades 9th-12th with a 18:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #720 of 864 schools in NM. State assessment records show 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2019) and 21% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2019).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Gordon Bernell Charter
What grades does Gordon Bernell Charter serve?
Gordon Bernell Charter serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Gordon Bernell Charter?
Gordon Bernell Charter has an enrollment of approximately 180 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gordon Bernell Charter?
The student-teacher ratio at Gordon Bernell Charter is 18:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Gordon Bernell Charter rank in NM?
Gordon Bernell Charter ranks #720 of 864 schools in NM.
What is Gordon Bernell Charter's MySchoolScout rating?
Gordon Bernell Charter 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 Gordon Bernell Charter?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Gordon Bernell Charter has 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2019) and 21% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2019).
Is Gordon Bernell Charter a charter school?
Yes, Gordon Bernell Charter is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Gordon Bernell Charter a Title I school?
No, Gordon Bernell Charter is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Gordon Bernell Charter?
89.4% of students at Gordon Bernell Charter 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
- 180
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Bernalillo County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 52.2%
- Phone
- (505) 468-7707
- 4-Year Graduation
- 4.0%
- Area population (ZIP 87107)
- 26,993
- Area average commute
- 19.8 min
- Area median age
- 45.9
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 · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 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 · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 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, 2010-2019; directory SY 2023–24
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