Enrollment
5
New Mexico · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Albuquerque, NM
Continuation School
Federal NCES profile for Continuation School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 350006000709
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Continuation School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also one of the smallest schools in New Mexico.
- #91 of 102
- schools in Albuquerque · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 72.7%
- free-lunch eligible
- 5
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Continuation School ranks #91 of 102 schools in Albuquerque, NM.
School address
District: Albuquerque Public Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350006000709 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Free-lunch eligible
72.7%
vs 80.8% New Mexico avg
-10% vs state
What stands out at Continuation School
Continuation School is a higher-need, small combined-grade school in Albuquerque, New Mexico, enrolling 5 students.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 72.7% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 99% of New Mexico schools, with 5 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 867 scored New Mexico schools.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (100% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 0/100).
The surrounding Albuquerque Public Schools spends $12,964 per pupil, 22% below the New Mexico average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Albuquerque Public Schools also operates Volcano Vista High (2,089 students) and Atrisco Heritage Academy Hs (1,930 students) alongside Continuation School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Continuation School compares
Continuation School on the metrics families compare, against New Mexico and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Mexico | New Mexico avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.7% | ▼ 10% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 5 | top 99% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
5
Bigger than 1% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
72.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% below the New Mexico average of 80.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Funding equity
$12,964
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Mexico avg of $16,652
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 100.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 100.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 0.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 0.0, Continuation School is less mixed than the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Albuquerque Public Schools, which includes Continuation School.
$12,964
Per student
-22%
vs New Mexico
Avg $16,652
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 17.5%
State 68.0%
Federal 14.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Continuation School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Volcano Vista High | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Atrisco Heritage Academy Hs | Larger | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| La Cueva High | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Sandia High | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Eldorado High | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Continuation School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,089
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New Mexico, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Continuation School
How many students attend Continuation School?
Continuation School has 5 students enrolled. It is a special-education school in Albuquerque, NM.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Continuation School?
72.7% of students at Continuation School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Continuation School?
The largest demographic group at Continuation School is Hispanic or Latino at 100.0% of enrollment, in Albuquerque, NM.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Continuation School?
Continuation School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Continuation School rank among schools in Albuquerque?
By Resource Investment Index, Continuation School ranks #91 of 102 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 schools in Albuquerque on the city page.
Is Continuation School a good school?
Continuation School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also one of the smallest schools in New Mexico. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Albuquerque Public Schools?
Besides Continuation School, 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.
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