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Volcano Vista High School

8100 Rainbow Rd Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87114
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 2,216 students in grades 9-12, Volcano Vista High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% 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: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 2,216 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 78%
  • : 85% (Top 20% in NM)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 26% (Top 50%)
  • : 46% (Top 30%)
  • : 49% (Top 30%)
  • 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

Volcano Vista 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
Volcano Vista High School's student population of 2,216 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 125 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,216 students
This chart displays total students of Volcano Vista High School by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
125 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
Volcano Vista High School 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 Volcano Vista High School is 0.52, 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)
#252 out of 810 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Volcano Vista High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
26%
24%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Volcano Vista 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.
46%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Volcano Vista 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.
49%
33%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Volcano Vista 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
4%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Volcano Vista High School and percentage of American Indian public school students in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
2%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Volcano Vista High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
66%
62%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Volcano Vista High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
2%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Volcano Vista High School and the percentage of Black public school students in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
22%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Volcano Vista 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
4%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Volcano Vista 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 Volcano Vista High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New Mexico.
0.52
This chart displays the diversity score of Volcano Vista High School and the public school average diversity score of New Mexico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
(20-21)
85%
66%
This chart displays graduation rate of Volcano Vista 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
22%
75%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Volcano Vista 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
3%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Volcano Vista High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2022-23 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 Volcano Vista High School's ranking?
Volcano Vista High School is ranked #252 out of 810 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
What schools are Volcano Vista High School often compared to?
Volcano Vista High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cibola High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
What is the graduation rate of Volcano Vista High School?
The graduation rate of Volcano Vista High School is 85%, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 66%.
How many students attend Volcano Vista High School?
2,216 students attend Volcano Vista High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Volcano Vista High School students are Hispanic, 22% of students are White, 4% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Volcano Vista High School?
Volcano Vista High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does Volcano Vista High School offer ?
Volcano Vista High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Volcano Vista High School part of?
Volcano Vista High School is part of Albuquerque School District.

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5   5/12/2023
Great school.
- Posted by Parent - Felicia Lujan

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 2,216 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 78%
  • : 85% (Top 20%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 26% (Top 50%)
  • : 46% (Top 30%)
  • : 49% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

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