- Enrollment
- 2,089
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Albuquerque, NM
Gilbert L Sena Charter Hs
Federal NCES profile for Gilbert L Sena Charter Hs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 350006000890Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 63
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gilbert L Sena Charter Hs earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Mexico median.
- #12 of 29
- high schools in Albuquerque · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.2:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Gilbert L Sena Charter Hs has class sizes near the New Mexico median. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gilbert L Sena Charter Hs ranks #12 of 29 high schools in Albuquerque, NM.
School address
District: Albuquerque Public Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350006000890 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
Gilbert L Sena Charter Hs grew from 141 students in 2022-23 to 158 in 2023-24 (+12.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 14.0 → 10.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+17 students YoY 350006000890 · Albuquerque, NM High · SMALL · CHARTER
185 enr · 13.2:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Volcano Vista High (2,089 students)
Gilbert L Sena Charter Hs grew from 141 students in 2022-23 to 158 in 2023-24 (+12.1%). Teacher FTE lost 14.0 → 10.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
Gilbert L Sena Charter Hs 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 185
Gilbert L Sena Charter Hs
185 students
What this shows Gilbert L Sena Charter Hs reports 185 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gilbert L Sena Charter Hs compares
Gilbert L Sena Charter Hs 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 | 13.2:1 | ▼ 6% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 185 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
185
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% above 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
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 48% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 52% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
64.9%
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 185 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 68.1%
White 12.4%
Two or More 7.0%
African American 6.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 5.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 68.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.9, Gilbert L Sena Charter Hs is more mixed than the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Albuquerque Public Schools reports $15,108 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Gilbert L Sena Charter Hs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Volcano Vista High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Atrisco Heritage Academy Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| La Cueva High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sandia High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eldorado High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gilbert L Sena Charter Hs'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 (~185 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Gilbert L Sena Charter Hs
How many students attend Gilbert L Sena Charter Hs?
Gilbert L Sena Charter Hs has 185 students enrolled. It is a high school in Albuquerque, NM. CCD year-over-year: 141 (2022-23) → 158 (2023-24), up 17.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gilbert L Sena Charter Hs?
The student-teacher ratio at Gilbert L Sena Charter Hs is 13.2:1, which is 6% lower than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 16% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Gilbert L Sena Charter Hs?
100.0% of students at Gilbert L Sena Charter Hs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gilbert L Sena Charter Hs?
The largest demographic group at Gilbert L Sena Charter Hs is Hispanic or Latino at 68.1% of enrollment, in Albuquerque, NM. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gilbert L Sena Charter Hs?
Gilbert L Sena Charter Hs has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical 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 Gilbert L Sena Charter Hs rank among high schools in Albuquerque?
By Resource Investment Index, Gilbert L Sena Charter Hs ranks #12 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 Gilbert L Sena Charter Hs, 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.