How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Public Academy for Performing Arts | Southwest Secondary Learning Center |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Albuquerque, NM | Albuquerque, NM |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 448 | 144 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 15.4:1 | 16:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 22.8% | 22.2% |
| Charter School | Yes | Yes |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Public Academy for Performing Arts | Southwest Secondary Learning Center |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $15,108 | $20,728 |
| District | Albuquerque Public Schools | Southwest Secondary Learning Center |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Public Academy for Performing Arts | Southwest Secondary Learning Center |
|---|---|---|
| White | 30.6% | 41.7% |
| African American | 2.5% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 52.0% | 40.3% |
| Asian | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1.1% | 5.6% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 12.5% | 8.3% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Public Academy for Performing Arts | Southwest Secondary Learning Center |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 2 | - |
| Gifted Program | No | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | - | 149:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 23.7% | 51.7% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 24 | 0 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.