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#444 of 864 schools in NM
Highland High
High School · Albuquerque · Albuquerque, NM
An Albuquerque high school serving grades 9th – 12th.
4700 COAL AV SE, Albuquerque, NM 87108
- Math 12% proficient (2022)
- Reading 27% proficient (2022)
- 66.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Highland High score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NM average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 7 points since 2019, reaching 20% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 17% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 34% (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 27 test records from NM state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Highland High 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 77Very Walkable
- Transit 43Some Transit
- Bike 90Biker’s Paradise
- 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
$39,578
Median home value
$227,600
Median rent
$828/mo
College educated
33.3%
Homeownership
37.8%
Poverty rate
29.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 87108; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highland Autism CenterEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | PK–12 | 0.1 mi | 15 | Compare → |
| New Mexico Academy for the Media ArtsCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.7 | 6–12 | 0.4 mi | 150 | Compare → |
| Cesar Chavez Community SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.2 | 9–12 | 1.1 mi | 183 | Compare → |
| East Mountain High SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.4 | 9–12 | Not available | 402 | 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
- #68 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
Highland High is listed in ALBUQUERQUE; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Highland High
Highland High is a public high school in Albuquerque, NM, part of Albuquerque, serving approximately 1,169 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #444 of 864 schools in NM. State assessment records show 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Highland High
What grades does Highland High serve?
Highland High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Highland High?
Highland High has an enrollment of approximately 1,169 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Highland High?
The student-teacher ratio at Highland High 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 Highland High rank in NM?
Highland High ranks #444 of 864 schools in NM.
What is Highland High's MySchoolScout rating?
Highland High 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 Highland High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Highland High has 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Highland High a charter school?
No, Highland High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Highland High a Title I school?
No, Highland High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Highland High?
100.4% of students at Highland High 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
- 1,169
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 81
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Bernalillo County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 51.4%
- Phone
- (505) 265-3711
- 4-Year Graduation
- 66.0%
- Area population (ZIP 87108)
- 35,985
- Area average commute
- 21.6 min
- Area median age
- 39.2
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 87108; 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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