Below Average
#706 of 864 schools in NM
The Great Academy
High School · The Great Academy · Albuquerque, NM
A charter high school in Albuquerque, NM where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
6001-A SAN MATEO BLVD NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109
- Math 5% proficient (2022)
- Reading 35% proficient (2022)
- 24.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at The Great Academy score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 27%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NM average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 12-year record (2011–2022), then recovered 12 points since 2017, reaching 20% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 13% (multi-year average, 2011-2022) · reading/ELA 28% (multi-year average, 2011-2022)
Based on 19 test records from NM state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
82.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where The Great Academy 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 71Very Walkable
- Transit 28Some Transit
- Bike 81Very 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
$56,295
Median home value
$298,300
Median rent
$1,112/mo
College educated
42.2%
Homeownership
51.6%
Poverty rate
15.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 87109; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health Leadership High SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.8 | 9–12 | 0.7 mi | 226 | Compare → |
| Del Norte HighEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | 9–12 | 0.9 mi | 1,066 | Compare → |
| Evangel Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.0private | K–12 | 0.9 mi | 83 | Compare → |
| Nex Gen AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | 9–12 | 0.9 mi | 209 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
The Great Academy
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $15,898NCES 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.
The Great Academy is listed in THE GREAT ACADEMY; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About The Great Academy
The Great Academy is a public high school in Albuquerque, NM, part of The Great Academy, serving approximately 105 students in grades 6th-12th with a 35:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #706 of 864 schools in NM. State assessment records show 13% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about The Great Academy
What grades does The Great Academy serve?
The Great Academy serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend The Great Academy?
The Great Academy has an enrollment of approximately 105 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Great Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at The Great Academy is 35:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does The Great Academy rank in NM?
The Great Academy ranks #706 of 864 schools in NM.
What is The Great Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
The Great Academy 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 The Great Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, The Great Academy has 13% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022).
Is The Great Academy a charter school?
Yes, The Great Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is The Great Academy a Title I school?
No, The Great Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for The Great Academy?
82.9% of students at The Great Academy 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
- 105
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 35:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 3
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Bernalillo County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 98.1%
- Phone
- (505) 792-0306
- 4-Year Graduation
- 24.5%
- Area population (ZIP 87109)
- 39,323
- Area average commute
- 19.5 min
- Area median age
- 42.7
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 87109; 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, 2011-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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