Best 87108 New Mexico Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 1,583 students in 87108, NM.
The top-ranked public high schools in 87108, NM are New Mexico Academy For The Media Arts, Voz Collegiate Preparatory Charter School and Highland Autism Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 87108 have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the New Mexico public high school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 35% statewide average). High schools in 87108, NM have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 87108 have a Graduation Rate of 57%, which is less than the New Mexico average of 76%.
The school with highest graduation rate is New Mexico Academy For The Media Arts, with 70-79% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New Mexico or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public high school average of 81% (majority Hispanic).

Best 87108, NM Public High Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
New Mexico Academy For The Media Arts
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4401 Central Ave Ne Bldg 2
Albuquerque, NM 87108
(505) 243-1957
Gr: 6-12 | 109 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #22.
Voz Collegiate Preparatory Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
955 San Pedro Se
Albuquerque, NM 87108
(505) 336-5559
Gr: 6-9 | 134 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #33.
Highland Autism Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
220 Monroe Sw
Albuquerque, NM 87108
(505) 266-6869
Gr: PK-12 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #44.
Cesar Chavez Community School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1325 Palomas Dr Se
Albuquerque, NM 87108
(505) 877-0558
Gr: 9-12 | 181 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #55.
Highland High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4700 Coal Av Se
Albuquerque, NM 87108
(505) 265-3711
Gr: 9-12 | 1,144 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 92%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in 87108, NM?
How many public high schools are located in 87108?
5 public high schools are located in 87108.
What is the racial composition of students in 87108?
87108 public high schools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public high schools average of 81% (majority Hispanic).

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