ALBUQUERQUE HIGH

albuquerquehigh.aps.edu

1,714 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Albuquerque High School, located in the heart of downtown Albuquerque, New Mexico, is one of the state's oldest and most historic educational institutions. Serving as a cornerstone of the Albuquerque Public Schools district, the school has a long-standing tradition of academic and extracurricular excellence. Known as the "Bulldogs," the school prides itself on a diverse student body and a commitment to fostering an inclusive environment that prepares students for success in college and their future careers.

Beyond its academic programs, Albuquerque High is well-regarded for its vibrant school spirit and deep roots in the local community. The school offers a wide array of athletic programs, arts initiatives, and student-led clubs, which play a significant role in defining the "Bulldog" culture. Its historic campus remains a landmark in the city, and the school continues to focus on balancing its rich heritage with modern educational practices to support the evolving needs of its students.

1,714

Total Students

104.1

Full-Time Teachers

16.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

81.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ALBUQUERQUE HIGH
Demographic	Student Count
White	237
Hispanic	1,307
Black	44
Asian	15
Two or More	59
American Indian	52

Hispanic
1,307 (76.3 %)
White
237 (13.8 %)
Two or More
59 (3.4 %)
American Indian
52 (3.0 %)
Black
44 (2.6 %)
Asian
15 (0.9 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	ALBUQUERQUE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Phone:	(505)843-6400
Website:	http://albuquerquehigh.aps.edu
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,714
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	104.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,397
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 608

Grade 10 450

Grade 11 328

Grade 12 328