EAST MOUNTAIN HIGH SCHOOL

ALBUQUERQUE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
25 LA MADERA ROAD
SANDIA PARK, NM 87047
Charter School 376 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
East Mountain High School (EMHS), located in Sandia Park, New Mexico, is an independent, state-chartered public school serving students in grades 9–12. Known for its small-school atmosphere and focus on personalized learning, EMHS emphasizes a rigorous academic curriculum integrated with a commitment to community involvement and character development. The school prides itself on fostering a supportive, inclusive environment where faculty and students work closely together to ensure college and career readiness.

In addition to its core academic program, East Mountain High School is distinguished by its unique culture and location in the East Mountains. The school places a strong emphasis on critical thinking, arts, and extracurricular engagement, encouraging students to become active participants in their educational journey. By maintaining small class sizes and a focused mission, EMHS strives to provide a distinct alternative to traditional district high schools, catering to families looking for a structured yet flexible educational experience.
376
Total Students
26.4
Full-Time Teachers
14.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
23.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    244 (64.9 %)
  • Hispanic
    102 (27.1 %)
  • American Indian
    12 (3.2 %)
  • Asian
    10 (2.7 %)
  • Black
    8 (2.1 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Charter School
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: ALBUQUERQUE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Phone: (505)281-7400
Website: http://eastmountainhigh.net
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 376
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 26.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 70
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 20

* 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 9 123
Grade 10 93
Grade 11 80
Grade 12 80
Gender Ratio