CAREER ENRICHMENT

807 MOUNTAIN RD NE
ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87102

cec.aps.edu

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

The Career Enrichment Center (CEC), located in Albuquerque, New Mexico, serves as a specialized secondary school within the Albuquerque Public Schools (APS) district. Unlike a traditional high school, the CEC functions as a dynamic hub for elective-based learning, offering students from across the district access to a diverse array of advanced academic and career-focused pathways. Its curriculum is designed to provide hands-on experience in specialized fields, allowing students to bridge the gap between classroom theory and real-world application while pursuing their unique interests.

The center is particularly recognized for its robust offerings in areas such as STEM, medical professions, fine arts, and career-technical education. By providing these enrichment opportunities, the CEC helps students gain college credit, professional certifications, and a competitive edge for their post-graduation goals. Ultimately, the school serves as a collaborative environment that empowers students to explore diverse career possibilities, fostering both personal growth and professional readiness within the broader Albuquerque community.

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Total Students

35.5

Full-Time Teachers

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Student/Teacher Ratio

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Free/Reduced Lunch

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	ALBUQUERQUE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Phone:	(505)247-3658
Website:	http://cec.aps.edu
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	N/A
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	N/A
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* 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

9th

10th

11th

12th