HIGHLAND AUTISM CENTER
39 Students
Other Pre-K - 12th
School Overview
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.
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.
39
Total Students
8.1
Full-Time Teachers
4.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
7.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 15 |
| Hispanic | 16 |
| Black | 3 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Two or More | 1 |
| American Indian | 2 |
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Hispanic16 (41.0 %)
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White15 (38.5 %)
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Black3 (7.7 %)
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Asian2 (5.1 %)
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American Indian2 (5.1 %)
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Two or More1 (2.6 %)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | Other |
| School Type: | Special Education School |
| Charter Status:* | Public Non-Charter |
| Virtual Instruction: | No virtual instruction |
| Shared Time Status: | No |
| District: | ALBUQUERQUE PUBLIC SCHOOLS |
| Phone: | (505)266-6869 |
| Website: | http://highland.aps.edu |
| Grade Range: | Pre-K - 12th |
| Total Students: | 39 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 8.1 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 4.8 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | No |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 3 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 0 |
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten
7
Grade 1
3
Grade 2
1
Grade 3
1
Grade 4
1
Grade 5
1
Grade 6
3
Grade 7
5
Grade 8
1
Grade 9
4
Grade 10
3
Grade 11
1
Grade 12
8
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 7 |
| Grade 1 | 3 |
| Grade 2 | 1 |
| Grade 3 | 1 |
| Grade 4 | 1 |
| Grade 5 | 1 |
| Grade 6 | 3 |
| Grade 7 | 5 |
| Grade 8 | 1 |
| Grade 9 | 4 |
| Grade 10 | 3 |
| Grade 11 | 1 |
| Grade 12 | 8 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 8 | 20.5% |
| Male | 31 | 79.5% |
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