- Enrollment
- 2,089
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Albuquerque, NM
Mark Armijo Academy
Federal NCES profile for Mark Armijo Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 350006000821Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 77
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mark Armijo Academy earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of New Mexico schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most New Mexico schools.
- #12 of 29
- high schools in Albuquerque · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.6:1
- large classes for New Mexico
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Mark Armijo Academy has class sizes larger than 79% of New Mexico schools. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mark Armijo Academy ranks #12 of 29 high schools in Albuquerque, NM.
School address
District: Albuquerque Public Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350006000821 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+20 students YoY
Mark Armijo Academy grew from 200 students in 2022-23 to 220 in 2023-24 (+10.0%).
Teacher FTE added 14.7 → 16.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+20 students YoY 350006000821 · Albuquerque, NM High · SMALL · CHARTER
233 enr · 16.6:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Volcano Vista High (2,089 students)
Mark Armijo Academy grew from 200 students in 2022-23 to 220 in 2023-24 (+10.0%). Teacher FTE added 14.7 → 16.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
Mark Armijo 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 233
Mark Armijo Academy
233 students
What this shows Mark Armijo Academy reports 233 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mark Armijo Academy compares
Mark Armijo 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 | 16.6:1 | ▲ 19% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 233 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
233
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
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
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 79% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
50.2%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 117 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 92.3%
White 3.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.1%
African American 0.9%
Two or More 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 92.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.6, Mark Armijo Academy is less 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 Mark Armijo Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Volcano Vista High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Atrisco Heritage Academy Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| La Cueva High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sandia High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eldorado High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mark Armijo 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 (~233 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Mark Armijo Academy
How many students attend Mark Armijo Academy?
Mark Armijo Academy has 233 students enrolled. It is a high school in Albuquerque, NM. CCD year-over-year: 200 (2022-23) → 220 (2023-24), up 20.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mark Armijo Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Mark Armijo Academy is 16.6:1, which is 19% higher than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mark Armijo Academy?
100.0% of students at Mark Armijo Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mark Armijo Academy?
The largest demographic group at Mark Armijo Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 92.3% of enrollment, in Albuquerque, NM.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mark Armijo Academy?
Mark Armijo Academy 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 Mark Armijo Academy rank among high schools in Albuquerque?
By Resource Investment Index, Mark Armijo Academy 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 Mark Armijo 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.