Excellent
#100 of 864 schools in NM
Top 12% in state
Sandia High
High School · Albuquerque · Albuquerque, NM
An Albuquerque high school where students score 24 points above what's typical for similar communities.
7801 CANDELARIA NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110
- Math 34% proficient (2022)
- Reading 52% proficient (2022)
- 86.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Sandia High score 43% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 19%).
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 43% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 59% (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
108.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Sandia 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 23Car-Dependent
- Transit 26Some Transit
- Bike 75Very 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
$63,593
Median home value
$251,400
Median rent
$1,096/mo
College educated
38.2%
Homeownership
60.9%
Poverty rate
13.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 87110; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EcademyEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | K–12 | 1.7 mi | 1,035 | Compare → |
| New Futures High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | 7–12 | 1.7 mi | 67 | Compare → |
| Nex Gen AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | 9–12 | 1.7 mi | 209 | Compare → |
| Del Norte HighEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | 9–12 | 1.8 mi | 1,066 | 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.
Albuquerque
- Schools in district
- 174
- Rank in district
- #18 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
Sandia High is listed in ALBUQUERQUE; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sandia High
Sandia High is a public high school in Albuquerque, NM, part of Albuquerque, serving approximately 1,672 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #100 of 864 schools in NM. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sandia High
What grades does Sandia High serve?
Sandia High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Sandia High?
Sandia High has an enrollment of approximately 1,672 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sandia High?
The student-teacher ratio at Sandia High is 16.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sandia High rank in NM?
Sandia High ranks #100 of 864 schools in NM.
What is Sandia High's MySchoolScout rating?
Sandia High 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 Sandia High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sandia High has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Sandia High a charter school?
No, Sandia High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sandia High a Title I school?
No, Sandia High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sandia High?
108.5% of students at Sandia 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
- 1,672
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 103
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Bernalillo County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 34.3%
- Phone
- (505) 294-1511
- 4-Year Graduation
- 86.0%
- Area population (ZIP 87110)
- 40,142
- Area average commute
- 18 min
- Area median age
- 41.2
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 87110; 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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