Serving 147 students in grades 9-12, Southwest Secondary Learning Center ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21-39% (which is approximately equal to the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is approximately equal to 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 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 147 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Graduation Rate: 50-59% (Btm 50% in NM)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 21-39% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
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Southwest Secondary Learning Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
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Southwest Secondary Learning Center's student population of 147 students has declined by 40% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
147 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
Southwest Secondary Learning Center ranks within the top 50% of all 810 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Southwest Secondary Learning Center is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#332 out of 810 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
33%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
8%
12%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
38%
62%
Black
5%
2%
White
46%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
2%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(20-21)50-59%
66%
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
75%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
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Southwest Secondary Learning Center is ranked #332 out of 810 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
What schools are Southwest Secondary Learning Center often compared to?
Southwest Secondary Learning Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Sw Aeronautics Mathematics And Science Academy, Abq School Of Excellence by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
What is the graduation rate of Southwest Secondary Learning Center?
The graduation rate of Southwest Secondary Learning Center is 50-59%, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 66%.
How many students attend Southwest Secondary Learning Center?
147 students attend Southwest Secondary Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Southwest Secondary Learning Center students are White, 38% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are American Indian, 5% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Southwest Secondary Learning Center?
Southwest Secondary Learning Center has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does Southwest Secondary Learning Center offer ?
Southwest Secondary Learning Center offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Southwest Secondary Learning Center part of?
Southwest Secondary Learning Center is part of Southwest Secondary Learning Center School District.
In what neighborhood is Southwest Secondary Learning Center located?
Southwest Secondary Learning Center is located in the Mesa Airriba neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM. There are 1 other public schools located in Mesa Airriba.
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