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#654 of 864 schools in NM
Southwest Secondary Learning Center
High School · Southwest Secondary Learning Center · Albuquerque, NM
A charter high school in Albuquerque, NM where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
10301 CANDELARIA RD NE, Albuquerque, NM 87112
- Math 30% proficient (2022)
- Reading 30% proficient (2022)
- 54.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Southwest Secondary Learning Center score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NM average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2019, to 30% in 2022, across a 13-year record (2010–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2010-2022) · reading/ELA 64% (multi-year average, 2010-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 25 test records from NM state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
50.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Southwest Secondary Learning Center 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 27Some Transit
- Bike 62Bikeable
- 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
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Nearby same-level schools
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| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eldorado HighEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | PK–12 | 1.1 mi | 1,608 | Compare → |
| Public Academy for Performing ArtsCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.1 | 6–12 | 1.5 mi | 448 | Compare → |
| Sandia HighEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | 9–12 | 1.9 mi | 1,672 | Compare → |
| Calvary Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.8private | PK–11 | 2.0 mi | 162 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Southwest Secondary Learning Center
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $20,728NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Southwest Secondary Learning Center is listed in SOUTHWEST SECONDARY LEARNING CENTER; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Southwest Secondary Learning Center
Southwest Secondary Learning Center is a public high school in Albuquerque, NM, part of Southwest Secondary Learning Center, serving approximately 145 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #654 of 864 schools in NM. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Southwest Secondary Learning Center
What grades does Southwest Secondary Learning Center serve?
Southwest Secondary Learning Center serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Southwest Secondary Learning Center?
Southwest Secondary Learning Center has an enrollment of approximately 145 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southwest Secondary Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Southwest Secondary Learning Center is 16.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Southwest Secondary Learning Center rank in NM?
Southwest Secondary Learning Center ranks #654 of 864 schools in NM.
What is Southwest Secondary Learning Center's MySchoolScout rating?
Southwest Secondary Learning Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 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 Southwest Secondary Learning Center?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Southwest Secondary Learning Center has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).
Is Southwest Secondary Learning Center a charter school?
Yes, Southwest Secondary Learning Center is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Southwest Secondary Learning Center a Title I school?
No, Southwest Secondary Learning Center is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Southwest Secondary Learning Center?
50.3% of students at Southwest Secondary Learning Center 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
- 145
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Bernalillo County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 52.4%
- Phone
- (505) 296-7677
- 4-Year Graduation
- 54.5%
- 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, 2010-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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