Below Average
#761 of 864 schools in NM
Los Puentes Charter
High School · Albuquerque · Albuquerque, NM
An Albuquerque charter high school where students score 22 points below what's typical for similar communities.
4012 4TH ST. NW, Albuquerque, NM 87107
- Math 5% proficient (2022)
- Reading 15% proficient (2022)
- 44.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Los Puentes Charter score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).
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 2017, reaching 10% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 5% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 12% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
Based on 23 test records from NM state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
64.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Los Puentes 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 68Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 24Minimal Transit
- Bike 58Bikeable
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Continuation SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | PK–12 | 0.7 mi | 15 | Compare → |
| Foothill High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | 6–12 | 0.7 mi | 34 | Compare → |
| Gordon Bernell CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.7 | 9–12 | 0.8 mi | 180 | Compare → |
| SequoyahEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 6–12 | 1.0 mi | 10 | 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
- #144 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
Los Puentes Charter is listed in ALBUQUERQUE; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Los Puentes Charter
Los Puentes Charter is a public high school in Albuquerque, NM, part of Albuquerque, serving approximately 102 students in grades 7th-12th with a 34:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #761 of 864 schools in NM. State assessment records show 5% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 12% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Los Puentes Charter
What grades does Los Puentes Charter serve?
Los Puentes Charter serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Los Puentes Charter?
Los Puentes Charter has an enrollment of approximately 102 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Los Puentes Charter?
The student-teacher ratio at Los Puentes Charter is 34:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Los Puentes Charter rank in NM?
Los Puentes Charter ranks #761 of 864 schools in NM.
What is Los Puentes Charter's MySchoolScout rating?
Los Puentes Charter has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 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 Los Puentes Charter?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Los Puentes Charter has 5% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 12% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Los Puentes Charter a charter school?
Yes, Los Puentes Charter is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Los Puentes Charter a Title I school?
No, Los Puentes Charter is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Los Puentes Charter?
64.7% of students at Los Puentes 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
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 102
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 34:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 3
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Bernalillo County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 90.2%
- Phone
- (505) 342-5959
- 4-Year Graduation
- 44.0%
- 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 · 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 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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