Altura Preparatory School

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Albuquerque, New Mexico - 1 schools

An equity score of 32/100 ranks Altura Preparatory School #79 of 98 districts in New Mexico (state average 50). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $11,740 per pupil, Altura Preparatory School ranks #114 of 141 New Mexico districts by per-pupil spending (New Mexico districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

222
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$11,740
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Altura Preparatory School operates 1 public schools serving 222 students, placing it among the smallest districts in New Mexico. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 elementary schools, a small enough portfolio that most families will interact with nearly every campus in the district at some point. These enrollment and school figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is based in Bernalillo County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $11,740 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the lower half of 141 New Mexico districts by per-pupil spending. See how New Mexico compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 5.5% local, 77.4% state, and 17.1% federal, a state-revenue-heavy mix that insulates the district somewhat from local property-tax volatility, though it ties funding to state budget cycles. The district's equity score is 32/100, ranked #79 of 98 in New Mexico against a state average of 50, notably less even than the typical district in the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

and 5.3% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 34.6% Hispanic or Latino, 34.2% White, 15.6% Asian across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is Altura Preparatory School, enrolling 263 students (100% of the district's total enrollment).

Altura Preparatory School accounts for 100.0% of all Altura Preparatory School student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of Altura Preparatory School a distant remainder — means Altura Preparatory School-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: elementary. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Altura Preparatory School chronic absenteeism rate is 5.3% — well below typical (typically associated with unusually small scale or exceptionally high per-unit investment)

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason, illness, family obligations, or disengagement Values this far below typical often correlate with unusually small scale or population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se — worth checking whether the underlying denominator is itself an outlier.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

17.1%
Federal
77.4%
State
5.5%
Local

Funding Equity

32
Equity Score
79 / 98
State Rank
50
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in Altura Preparatory School.

White 34.2%
Hispanic or Latino 34.6%
Asian 15.6%
Multiracial 12.9%
Other 2.3%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

5.3%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Altura Preparatory School

School Enrollment
Altura Preparatory School
Charter
263

How Altura Preparatory School Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The New Mexico districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Amy Biehl Charter High School Similar size Higher spending Similar funding mix
Dora Municipal Schools Similar size Higher spending More locally funded
Sandoval Academy of Bilingual Education Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Floyd Municipal Schools Similar size Higher spending Similar funding mix
Mountainair Public Schools Similar size Higher spending Similar funding mix

Comparisons are relative to Altura Preparatory School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data and the F-33 Finance Survey.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Altura Preparatory School?

Altura Preparatory School has 1 school, including 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 222 students.

How much does Altura Preparatory School spend per student?

Altura Preparatory School spends $11,740 per student. The district has an equity score of 32/100, ranking #79 in New Mexico.

What is the demographic composition of Altura Preparatory School?

Altura Preparatory School students are 34.6% Hispanic or Latino, 34.2% White, 15.6% Asian, 0.4% African American, averaged across 1 school. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Altura Preparatory School?

Altura Preparatory School has an equity score of 32/100, ranking #79 out of 98 districts in New Mexico.