Aztec Youth Academy serves 33 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 33 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Graduation Rate: <50%
- Math Proficiency: <50%
- Reading Proficiency: <50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Aztec Youth Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Aztec Youth Academy's student population of 33 students has grown by 83% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
33 students
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Aztec Youth Academy is 0.36, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)<50%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)<50%
51%
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
13:1
Hispanic
79%
63%
Black
6%
2%
White
9%
19%
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(19-20)<50%
77%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
85%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Aztec Youth Academy often compared to?
Aztec Youth Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Camino Nuevo Youth by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NM state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% NM state average).
What is the graduation rate of Aztec Youth Academy?
The graduation rate of Aztec Youth Academy is 50%, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 77%.
How many students attend Aztec Youth Academy?
33 students attend Aztec Youth Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Aztec Youth Academy students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, 6% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Aztec Youth Academy?
Aztec Youth Academy has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does Aztec Youth Academy offer ?
Aztec Youth Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Aztec Youth Academy part of?
Aztec Youth Academy is part of Juvenile Justice School District.
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