Enrollment
448
New Mexico · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Albuquerque, NM
Public Academy for Performing Arts
Federal NCES profile for Public Academy for Performing Arts, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 350006000822Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Public Academy for Performing Arts earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Mexico median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New Mexico schools.
- #77 of 102
- schools in Albuquerque · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.9:1
- students per teacher
- 35.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Public Academy for Performing Arts has class sizes near the New Mexico median. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Public Academy for Performing Arts ranks #77 of 102 schools in Albuquerque, NM.
School address
District: Albuquerque Public Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350006000822 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.9:1
vs 14:1 New Mexico avg
+6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
35.0%
vs 80.8% New Mexico avg
-57% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Public Academy for Performing Arts compares with New Mexico and U.S. medians
What stands out at Public Academy for Performing Arts
Public Academy for Performing Arts is a mid-sized charter combined-grade school in Albuquerque, New Mexico, enrolling 448 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.9:1 puts it in the larger third of New Mexico schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 35.0% free-meal eligibility runs 57% below the New Mexico average.
Enrollment of 448 puts it in the larger third of New Mexico schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 867 scored New Mexico schools.
Among 53 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New Mexico schools statewide, it ranks #40, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (52%) and White (31%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 62/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.6% 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 Public Academy for Performing Arts.
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 Public Academy for Performing Arts compares
Public Academy for Performing Arts 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 | 14.9:1 | ▲ 6% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.0% | ▼ 57% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 448 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
448
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
35.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% below the New Mexico average of 80.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 67% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
26.6%
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
24
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.7 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 52.0%
White 30.6%
Two or More 12.5%
African American 2.5%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 52.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.9, Public Academy for Performing Arts is more mixed than the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Albuquerque Public Schools, which includes Public Academy for Performing Arts.
$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 Public Academy for Performing Arts 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 | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| La Cueva High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sandia High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eldorado High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Public Academy for Performing Arts'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.
Similar enrollment (~448 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Public Academy for Performing Arts
How many students attend Public Academy for Performing Arts?
Public Academy for Performing Arts has 448 students enrolled. It is a public school in Albuquerque, NM.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Public Academy for Performing Arts?
The student-teacher ratio at Public Academy for Performing Arts is 14.9:1, which is 6% higher than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 5% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Public Academy for Performing Arts?
35.0% of students at Public Academy for Performing Arts are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Public Academy for Performing Arts?
The largest demographic group at Public Academy for Performing Arts is Hispanic or Latino at 52.0% of enrollment, in Albuquerque, NM. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Public Academy for Performing Arts?
Public Academy for Performing Arts has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Public Academy for Performing Arts rank among schools in Albuquerque?
By Resource Investment Index, Public Academy for Performing Arts ranks #77 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 Public Academy for Performing Arts a good school?
Public Academy for Performing Arts earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Mexico median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Public Academy for Performing Arts, 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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