AMY BIEHL CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL

AMY BIEHL CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL is a Title I public charter high school that is part of the AMY BIEHL CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL school district, located in ALBUQUERQUE, NM with about 291 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 23 teachers, AMY BIEHL CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL 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.

AMY BIEHL CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL (ABCHS) is a tuition-free, lottery-based public charter school located in downtown Albuquerque, New Mexico. Named in honor of Amy Biehl, an American Fulbright scholar who was killed while working to end apartheid in South Africa, the school is deeply rooted in the philosophy of social justice, service, and community engagement. Its academic model is designed to bridge the gap between high school and college, offering a rigorous, college-preparatory curriculum that emphasizes critical thinking, civic responsibility, and the development of the "whole student."

A defining feature of the school is its commitment to "service learning," which requires students to participate in community service projects that integrate real-world experience with their classroom studies. By utilizing downtown Albuquerque as an extension of the classroom, ABCHS fosters an environment where students engage directly with local organizations and professionals. Through a combination of demanding academics, a strong advisory system, and a culture of mutual respect and compassion, the school aims to empower its diverse student body to become active, informed citizens who contribute positively to their community and the world at large.

For more information, contact AMY BIEHL CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL at (505) 299-9409 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.