Enrollment
175
New Mexico · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Albuquerque, NM
Gordon Bernell Charter
Federal NCES profile for Gordon Bernell Charter, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 350006001040Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 83
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gordon Bernell Charter earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of New Mexico schools.
- #22 of 29
- high schools in Albuquerque · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 25:1
- large classes for New Mexico
- 60.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Gordon Bernell Charter has class sizes larger than 97% of New Mexico schools. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gordon Bernell Charter ranks #22 of 29 high schools in Albuquerque, NM.
School address
District: Albuquerque Public Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350006001040 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
7.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
25:1
vs 14:1 New Mexico avg
+79% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
60.7%
vs 80.8% New Mexico avg
-25% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Gordon Bernell Charter compares with New Mexico and U.S. medians
What stands out at Gordon Bernell Charter
Gordon Bernell Charter is a higher-need, mid-sized charter high school in Albuquerque, New Mexico, enrolling 175 students.
Class loads run heavy: 25:1 is larger than about 97% of New Mexico schools and 79% above the 14:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 60.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 175 puts it in the smaller third of New Mexico schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 867 scored New Mexico schools.
Against 22 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #12.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (67%) and White (12%) (diversity index 51/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 88 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 45.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
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 Gordon Bernell Charter.
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 Gordon Bernell Charter compares
Gordon Bernell Charter on the metrics families compare, against 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 | 60.7% | ▼ 25% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 175 | top 68% | - | - |
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.
175
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
60.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% 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
45.7%
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
$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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 88 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.
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 67.4%
White 12.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 11.4%
Two or More 5.1%
African American 4.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 67.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.4, Gordon Bernell Charter is more mixed than the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Albuquerque Public Schools, which includes Gordon Bernell Charter.
$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 Gordon Bernell Charter 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 Gordon Bernell Charter'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 high 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.
Similar enrollment (~175 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Gordon Bernell Charter
How many students attend Gordon Bernell Charter?
Gordon Bernell Charter has 175 students enrolled. It is a high school in Albuquerque, NM.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gordon Bernell Charter?
The student-teacher ratio at Gordon Bernell Charter 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 Gordon Bernell Charter?
60.7% of students at Gordon Bernell Charter are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gordon Bernell Charter?
The largest demographic group at Gordon Bernell Charter is Hispanic or Latino at 67.4% of enrollment, in Albuquerque, NM. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gordon Bernell Charter?
Gordon Bernell Charter has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Gordon Bernell Charter rank among high schools in Albuquerque?
By Resource Investment Index, Gordon Bernell Charter ranks #22 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.
Is Gordon Bernell Charter a good school?
Gordon Bernell Charter earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of New Mexico schools. 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 Gordon Bernell Charter, 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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