Needs Improvement
#861 of 864 schools in NM
New America School
High School · Albuquerque · Albuquerque, NM
An Albuquerque charter high school where students score 39 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1734 ISLETA BLVD SW, Albuquerque, NM 87105
- Math 5% proficient (2022)
- Reading 15% proficient (2022)
- 24.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at New America School score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NM average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 15 points since 2020, to 10% in 2022, across a 3-year record (2020–2022).
Show all 3 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 18% (multi-year average, 2020-2022) · reading/ELA 22% (multi-year average, 2020-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 6 test records from NM state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
10.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where New America 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 59Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 52Bikeable
- 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
$49,928
Median home value
$200,300
Median rent
$972/mo
College educated
16.1%
Homeownership
75%
Poverty rate
19%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 87105; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rio Grande HighEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | 9–12 | 1.0 mi | 1,500 | Compare → |
| School on Wheels High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | 9–12 | 1.4 mi | 64 | Compare → |
| Mission Achievement and Success 2.0Charter · enrollment unverified | 5.1 | PK–9 | 1.6 mi | 1,117 | Compare → |
| La Academia De EsperanzaCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.4 | 6–12 | 1.7 mi | 237 | 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
- #168 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
New America School is listed in ALBUQUERQUE; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About New America School
New America School is a public high school in Albuquerque, NM, part of Albuquerque, serving approximately 168 students in grades 9th-12th with a 18.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.7 out of 10 and ranks #861 of 864 schools in NM. State assessment records show 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 22% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about New America School
What grades does New America School serve?
New America School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend New America School?
New America School has an enrollment of approximately 168 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at New America School?
The student-teacher ratio at New America School is 18.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does New America School rank in NM?
New America School ranks #861 of 864 schools in NM.
What is New America School's MySchoolScout rating?
New America School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.7 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 New America School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, New America School has 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 22% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).
Is New America School a charter school?
Yes, New America School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is New America School a Title I school?
No, New America School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for New America School?
10.1% of students at New America 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
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 168
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Bernalillo County
- Phone
- (505) 222-4360
- 4-Year Graduation
- 24.0%
- Area population (ZIP 87105)
- 54,215
- Area average commute
- 25 min
- Area median age
- 38.9
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 · 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 87105; 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, 2020-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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