Very Good
#251 of 864 schools in NM
Top 29% in state
Volcano Vista High
High School · Albuquerque · Albuquerque, NM
An Albuquerque high school serving grades 9th – 12th.
8100 RAINBOW RD NW, Albuquerque, NM 87114
- Math 26% proficient (2022)
- Reading 46% proficient (2022)
- 85.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Volcano Vista High score 36% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NM average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 20 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 36% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 56% (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
50.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Volcano Vista 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 5Car-Dependent
- Transit 0Minimal Transit
- Bike 61Bikeable
- 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
$81,768
Median home value
$296,200
Median rent
$1,321/mo
College educated
38.8%
Homeownership
68.3%
Poverty rate
11.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 87114; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paradise Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.5private | K–12 | 1.5 mi | 98 | Compare → |
| Bosque SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.3private | 6–12 | 3.5 mi | 434 | Compare → |
| St Pius X High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.4private | 9–12 | 3.9 mi | 498 | Compare → |
| Cibola HighEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | 9–12 | 4.4 mi | 1,622 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
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
- #42 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
Volcano Vista High is listed in ALBUQUERQUE; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Volcano Vista High
Volcano Vista High is a public high school in Albuquerque, NM, part of Albuquerque, serving approximately 2,177 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #251 of 864 schools in NM. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
What's said publicly about Volcano Vista High
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated April 2026.
Sources (2)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Volcano Vista High
What grades does Volcano Vista High serve?
Volcano Vista High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Volcano Vista High?
Volcano Vista High has an enrollment of approximately 2,177 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Volcano Vista High?
The student-teacher ratio at Volcano Vista High is 17.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Volcano Vista High rank in NM?
Volcano Vista High ranks #251 of 864 schools in NM.
What is Volcano Vista High's MySchoolScout rating?
Volcano Vista High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 Volcano Vista High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Volcano Vista High has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Volcano Vista High a charter school?
No, Volcano Vista High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Volcano Vista High a Title I school?
No, Volcano Vista High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Volcano Vista High?
50.3% of students at Volcano Vista 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
- 2,177
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 127
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Bernalillo County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 32.1%
- Phone
- (505) 890-0343
- 4-Year Graduation
- 85.0%
- Area population (ZIP 87114)
- 70,064
- Area average commute
- 25.9 min
- Area median age
- 37.3
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 87114; 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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