HIGHLAND AUTISM CENTER

HIGHLAND AUTISM CENTER is a Title I public school that is part of the ALBUQUERQUE school district, located in ALBUQUERQUE, NM with about 44 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 4 teachers, HIGHLAND AUTISM CENTER has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

The **HIGHLAND AUTISM CENTER**, located within the Highland High School campus in Albuquerque, New Mexico, is a specialized educational facility operating under the Albuquerque Public Schools (APS) district. It is specifically designed to provide tailored support and academic programming for students on the autism spectrum. By operating in conjunction with Highland High School, the center aims to integrate specialized instruction with the broader social and academic environment of a comprehensive high school, ensuring that students have access to both individualized therapeutic interventions and traditional campus opportunities.

The center focuses on fostering student development through a structured, supportive environment that addresses the unique communication, social, and academic needs of its learners. By leveraging the resources of the larger Highland High School community, the program emphasizes inclusion and skill-building, helping students transition toward greater independence. Families and stakeholders can access administrative information and school-specific updates through the official Highland High School website, which houses the center's institutional details and contact information.

For more information, contact HIGHLAND AUTISM CENTER at (505) 265-3711 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.