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.
39
Total Students
8.1
Full-Time Teachers
4.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
7.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for HIGHLAND AUTISM CENTER
Demographic Student Count
White15
Hispanic16
Black3
Asian2
Two or More1
American Indian2
  • Hispanic
    16 (41.0 %)
  • White
    15 (38.5 %)
  • Black
    3 (7.7 %)
  • Asian
    2 (5.1 %)
  • American Indian
    2 (5.1 %)
  • Two or More
    1 (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

Grades Taught and Student Counts for HIGHLAND AUTISM CENTER
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten7
Grade 13
Grade 21
Grade 31
Grade 41
Grade 51
Grade 63
Grade 75
Grade 81
Grade 94
Grade 103
Grade 111
Grade 128
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for HIGHLAND AUTISM CENTER
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female820.5%
Male3179.5%
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