SANDIA HIGH

7801 CANDELARIA NE
ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87110

sandia.aps.edu

1,728 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Sandia High School, located in the Northeast Heights area of Albuquerque, New Mexico, is a prominent public secondary school serving the Albuquerque Public Schools (APS) district. Established in 1957, the school has a long-standing history in the community and is well-known for its "Matadors" mascot and school spirit. The campus serves a diverse student body and offers a comprehensive academic curriculum, including various Advanced Placement (AP) courses, career technical education programs, and extracurricular opportunities ranging from competitive athletics to fine arts and student leadership organizations.

As a cornerstone of its neighborhood, Sandia High is focused on preparing students for post-secondary success through a blend of rigorous academics and community engagement. The school emphasizes a supportive environment where students are encouraged to pursue both intellectual growth and personal development. By leveraging its official digital presence and active alumni network, Sandia continues to maintain a strong sense of tradition while evolving to meet the modern educational needs of Albuquerque’s high school students.

1,728

Total Students

100.7

Full-Time Teachers

17.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

90.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SANDIA HIGH
Demographic	Student Count
White	452
Hispanic	950
Black	60
Asian	74
Two or More	81
American Indian	111

Hispanic
950 (55.0 %)
White
452 (26.2 %)
American Indian
111 (6.4 %)
Two or More
81 (4.7 %)
Asian
74 (4.3 %)
Black
60 (3.5 %)

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)294-1511
Website:	http://sandia.aps.edu
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,728
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	100.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,566
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 9 596

Grade 10 454

Grade 11 326

Grade 12 352