Serving 280 students in grades 9-12, College And Career High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-49% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (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 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 280 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 82%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 20% in NM)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
College And Career High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
College And Career High School's student population of 280 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
280 students
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Rankings
College And Career High School ranks within the top 10% of all 796 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of College And Career High School is 0.45, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#56 out of 796 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
33%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
11%
Asian
4%
1%
Hispanic
72%
63%
Black
1%
2%
White
18%
19%
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(19-20)≥90%
77%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.4%
43.1%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
85%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is College And Career High School's ranking?
College And Career High School is ranked #56 out of 796 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in New Mexico.
What schools are College And Career High School often compared to?
College And Career High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Early College Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
What is the graduation rate of College And Career High School?
The graduation rate of College And Career High School is 90%, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 77%.
How many students attend College And Career High School?
280 students attend College And Career High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of College And Career High School students are Hispanic, 18% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of College And Career High School?
College And Career High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does College And Career High School offer ?
College And Career High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is College And Career High School part of?
College And Career High School is part of Albuquerque School District.
In what neighborhood is College And Career High School located?
College And Career High School is located in the Silver Hill neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM.
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