Excellent
#101 of 864 schools in NM
Top 12% in state
Public Academy for Performing Arts
High School · Albuquerque · Albuquerque, NM
An Albuquerque charter high school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
11800 PRINCESS JEANNE AVE. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87112
- Math 37% proficient (2022)
- Reading 52% proficient (2022)
- 97.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Public Academy for Performing Arts score 44% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NM average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 6 points since 2019, reaching 45% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 32% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 55% (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
42.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Public Academy for Performing Arts 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 75Very Walkable
- Transit 26Some Transit
- Bike 65Bikeable
- 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
$69,610
Median home value
$254,400
Median rent
$1,056/mo
College educated
37.5%
Homeownership
62.5%
Poverty rate
10.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 87112; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manzano HighEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | PK–12 | 0.8 mi | 1,217 | Compare → |
| Calvary Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.8private | PK–11 | 0.9 mi | 162 | Compare → |
| Gilbert L Sena Charter HSCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.7 | 9–12 | 1.0 mi | 158 | Compare → |
| Abq School of ExcellenceCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.2 | K–12 | 1.2 mi | 942 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment 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
- #19 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
Public Academy for Performing Arts is listed in ALBUQUERQUE; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Public Academy for Performing Arts
Public Academy for Performing Arts is a public high school in Albuquerque, NM, part of Albuquerque, serving approximately 448 students in grades 6th-12th with a 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #101 of 864 schools in NM. State assessment records show 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Public Academy for Performing Arts
What grades does Public Academy for Performing Arts serve?
Public Academy for Performing Arts serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Public Academy for Performing Arts?
Public Academy for Performing Arts has an enrollment of approximately 448 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Public Academy for Performing Arts?
The student-teacher ratio at Public Academy for Performing Arts is 14.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Public Academy for Performing Arts rank in NM?
Public Academy for Performing Arts ranks #101 of 864 schools in NM.
What is Public Academy for Performing Arts's MySchoolScout rating?
Public Academy for Performing Arts has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 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 Public Academy for Performing Arts?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Public Academy for Performing Arts has 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Public Academy for Performing Arts a charter school?
Yes, Public Academy for Performing Arts is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Public Academy for Performing Arts a Title I school?
No, Public Academy for Performing Arts is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Public Academy for Performing Arts?
42.4% of students at Public Academy for Performing Arts 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
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 448
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Bernalillo County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.0%
- Phone
- (505) 830-3128
- 4-Year Graduation
- 97.0%
- Area population (ZIP 87112)
- 42,523
- Area average commute
- 23.5 min
- Area median age
- 40.1
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 87112; 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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