GILBERT L SENA CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL

GILBERT L SENA CHARTER HS is a Title I public charter high school with about 159 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 13 teachers, GILBERT L SENA CHARTER HS has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Gilbert L. Sena Charter High School, located in Albuquerque, New Mexico, is an alternative educational institution dedicated to supporting students who may not thrive in traditional high school settings. The school places a strong emphasis on providing a smaller, more personalized learning environment that focuses on individual student needs, credit recovery, and social-emotional growth. By fostering a supportive and flexible atmosphere, the school aims to help students who have fallen behind academically regain their momentum and successfully meet graduation requirements.

The curriculum at Sena Charter is designed to be student-centered, often incorporating project-based learning and tailored instruction to keep pupils engaged. Beyond academics, the school prides itself on building a tight-knit community where teachers and staff act as mentors to help students overcome personal and academic barriers. With a commitment to inclusivity and academic restoration, Gilbert L. Sena Charter High School serves as a vital pathway for students in the Albuquerque area to earn their diplomas and prepare for post-secondary opportunities.

For more information, contact GILBERT L SENA CHARTER HS at (505) 237-2374 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

69 HOTEL CIR NE
ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87123
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GILBERT L SENA CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I Charter school in ALBUQUERQUE, NM with about 159 enrolled students. See other public high schools in New Mexico

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
Yes
PUBLIC EDUCATION COMMISSION
Total Students:
159
Teachers:
13.09
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 159 students

Hispanic/Latino
60.4%
White
22.0%
Black or African American
8.8%
Two or more races
4.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native
3.8%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.6%

Female
48.4%
Male
51.6%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.