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Highland High School

4700 Coal Av Se
Albuquerque, NM 87108
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 1,152 students in grades 9-12, Highland High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,152 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 93%
  • : 66% (Btm 50% in NM)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Highland High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:

Category
Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Highland High School's student population of 1,152 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 78 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,152 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
78 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Highland High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 810 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Highland High School is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NM)
#529 out of 810 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Highland High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
10-14%
24%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Highland High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
25-29%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Highland High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New Mexico by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
35-39%
33%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Highland High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of New Mexico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
7%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Highland High School and percentage of American Indian public school students in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
3%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Highland High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
73%
62%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Highland High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
5%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Highland High School and the percentage of Black public school students in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
7%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Highland High School and the percentage of White public school students in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Highland High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Highland High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New Mexico.
0.46
This chart displays the diversity score of Highland High School and the public school average diversity score of New Mexico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
(20-21)
66%
66%
This chart displays graduation rate of Highland High School and public school graduation rate of New Mexico by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
75%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Highland High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
6%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Highland High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Highland High School's ranking?
Highland High School is ranked #529 out of 810 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
What is the graduation rate of Highland High School?
The graduation rate of Highland High School is 66%, which is equal to the New Mexico state average of 66%.
How many students attend Highland High School?
1,152 students attend Highland High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Highland High School students are Hispanic, 7% of students are American Indian, 7% of students are White, 5% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Highland High School?
Highland High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does Highland High School offer ?
Highland High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Highland High School part of?
Highland High School is part of Albuquerque School District.
In what neighborhood is Highland High School located?
Highland High School is located in the Highland Business neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM. There are 4 other public schools located in Highland Business.

School Reviews
5   9/23/2014
Highland is a great school, with great teachers. We were so glad to find such an encouraging, nurturing environment.
- Posted by Parent - lbutl
5   12/2/2007
This school has to be the best school and i learned so much at the school. The NJROTC program was the best of all it tought all the things you will need to know. It also tought me how to work together in a unity wiyh other.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - doman

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,152 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 93%
  • : 66% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

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