Below Average
#705 of 864 schools in NM
Siembra Leadership High School
High School · Albuquerque · Albuquerque, NM
An Albuquerque charter high school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.
524 CENTRAL AVE SW, Albuquerque, NM 87102
- Math 10% proficient (2022)
- Reading 10% proficient (2022)
- 40.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Siembra Leadership High School score 10% 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 7-year record (2016–2022), then recovered 8 points since 2019, reaching 10% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 13% (multi-year average, 2016-2022) · reading/ELA 28% (multi-year average, 2016-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 13 test records from NM state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
98.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Siembra Leadership High 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 96Walker's Paradise
- Transit 51Good Transit
- Bike 92Biker’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
$37,276
Median home value
$174,400
Median rent
$868/mo
College educated
33.9%
Homeownership
35.5%
Poverty rate
28.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 87102; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amy Biehl Charter High SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.9 | 9–12 | 0.1 mi | 212 | Compare → |
| Abq Sign Language AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.3 | K–12 | 0.4 mi | 146 | Compare → |
| Abq Charter AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.8 | 9–12 | 0.7 mi | 348 | Compare → |
| Ace Leadership High SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.9 | 9–12 | 1.1 mi | 253 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Albuquerque
- Schools in district
- 174
- Rank in district
- #125 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
Siembra Leadership High School is listed in ALBUQUERQUE; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Siembra Leadership High School
Siembra Leadership High School is a public high school in Albuquerque, NM, part of Albuquerque, serving approximately 359 students in grades 9th-12th with a 32.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #705 of 864 schools in NM. State assessment records show 13% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Siembra Leadership High School
What grades does Siembra Leadership High School serve?
Siembra Leadership High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Siembra Leadership High School?
Siembra Leadership High School has an enrollment of approximately 359 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Siembra Leadership High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Siembra Leadership High School is 32.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Siembra Leadership High School rank in NM?
Siembra Leadership High School ranks #705 of 864 schools in NM.
What is Siembra Leadership High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Siembra Leadership High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 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 Siembra Leadership High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Siembra Leadership High School has 13% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022).
Is Siembra Leadership High School a charter school?
Yes, Siembra Leadership High School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Siembra Leadership High School a Title I school?
No, Siembra Leadership High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Siembra Leadership High School?
98.9% of students at Siembra Leadership High 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
- 359
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 32.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Bernalillo County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 67.1%
- Phone
- (505) 205-0329
- 4-Year Graduation
- 40.0%
- Area population (ZIP 87102)
- 20,258
- Area average commute
- 20.3 min
- Area median age
- 36
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 87102; 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, 2016-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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