- Enrollment
- 2,089
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Albuquerque, NM
Abq Charter Academy
Federal NCES profile for Abq Charter Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 350006000893Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Abq Charter Academy earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of New Mexico schools.
- #27 of 29
- high schools in Albuquerque · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 25:1
- large classes for New Mexico
- 55.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Abq Charter Academy has class sizes larger than 97% of New Mexico schools. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Abq Charter Academy ranks #27 of 29 high schools in Albuquerque, NM.
School address
District: Albuquerque Public Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350006000893 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+26 students YoY
Abq Charter Academy grew from 322 students in 2022-23 to 348 in 2023-24 (+8.1%).
Teacher FTE added 14.0 → 16.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+26 students YoY 350006000893 · Albuquerque, NM High · SMALL · CHARTER
350 enr · 25:1 · 55.6% lunch · RII 15
Nearest enrollment peer: Volcano Vista High (2,089 students)
Abq Charter Academy grew from 322 students in 2022-23 to 348 in 2023-24 (+8.1%). Teacher FTE added 14.0 → 16.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
Abq Charter Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Volcano Vista
Volcano Vista High
2,089 students
- Atrisco Herita
Atrisco Heritage Academy Hs
1,930 students
- La Cueva High
La Cueva High
1,826 students
- Sandia High
Sandia High
1,618 students
- Eldorado High
Eldorado High
1,579 students
- This school 350
Abq Charter Academy
350 students
What this shows Abq Charter Academy reports 350 students on the CCD universe file.
How Abq Charter Academy compares
Abq Charter Academy is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs New Mexico and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Mexico | New Mexico avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 25:1 | ▲ 79% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.6% | ▼ 31% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 350 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
350
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
55.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% below the New Mexico average of 80.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
25:1
students per teacher
- 79% above state mean
Top 97% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
72.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,108
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Mexico avg of $19,381
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 350 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 81.7%
Two or More 6.0%
White 4.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.7%
African American 3.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 81.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.4, Abq Charter Academy is less mixed than the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Albuquerque Public Schools reports $15,108 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Abq Charter Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Volcano Vista High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Atrisco Heritage Academy Hs | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| La Cueva High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sandia High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Eldorado High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Abq Charter Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,930
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 1,826
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,618
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,579
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~350 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~25:1)
Frequently asked questions about Abq Charter Academy
How many students attend Abq Charter Academy?
Abq Charter Academy has 350 students enrolled. It is a high school in Albuquerque, NM. CCD year-over-year: 322 (2022-23) → 348 (2023-24), up 26.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Abq Charter Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Abq Charter Academy is 25:1, which is 79% higher than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 59% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Abq Charter Academy?
55.6% of students at Abq Charter Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Abq Charter Academy?
The largest demographic group at Abq Charter Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 81.7% of enrollment, in Albuquerque, NM.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Abq Charter Academy?
Abq Charter Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Abq Charter Academy rank among high schools in Albuquerque?
By Resource Investment Index, Abq Charter Academy ranks #27 of 29 high schools in Albuquerque, NM. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Albuquerque on the city page.
What other schools are in Albuquerque Public Schools?
Besides Abq Charter Academy, Albuquerque Public Schools also operates Volcano Vista High (2,089 students), Atrisco Heritage Academy Hs (1,930 students), and La Cueva High (1,826 students). See the Albuquerque Public Schools district page for the complete list.