CIBOLA HIGH

1510 ELLISON DR NW
ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87114

cibola.aps.edu

1,762 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Cibola High School, located in the Northwest area of Albuquerque, New Mexico, is a large public secondary school serving students in grades 9 through 12. As part of the Albuquerque Public Schools district, the school is known for its "Cougar" mascot and maintains a comprehensive academic environment that offers a wide range of core curriculum courses, Advanced Placement (AP) opportunities, and elective programs designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce.

Beyond its academic offerings, Cibola High School places a strong emphasis on extracurricular involvement, boasting a robust athletics program and numerous student-led clubs and organizations. The school serves as a central hub for the local community, fostering school spirit through tradition and active student engagement. By balancing rigorous scholastic expectations with diverse social and athletic opportunities, Cibola aims to provide a well-rounded educational experience for its diverse student body.

1,762

Total Students

101.5

Full-Time Teachers

17.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

82.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CIBOLA HIGH
Demographic	Student Count
White	394
Hispanic	1,091
Black	57
Asian	40
Two or More	73
American Indian	104
Pacific Islander	3

Hispanic
1,091 (61.9 %)
White
394 (22.4 %)
American Indian
104 (5.9 %)
Two or More
73 (4.1 %)
Black
57 (3.2 %)
Asian
40 (2.3 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.2 %)

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)897-0110
Website:	http://cibola.aps.edu
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,762
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	101.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,454
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 9 552

Grade 10 515

Grade 11 340

Grade 12 355