Best public high schools in the Albuquerque metro area

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May 14, 2025
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Best public high schools in the Albuquerque metro area

Stacker compiled a list of the best public high schools in the Albuquerque metro area using data from the Niche. Niche uses seven weighted factors for its rankings. A majority of the score is based on academics, but other factors include culture and diversity; sports; clubs and activities; resources; and surveys of parents, teachers, and students.

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#25. Northpoint Charter School

- Location: Albuquerque, NM
- Enrollment: 147 (15:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: B+

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#24. Estancia Valley Classical Academy

- Location: Edgewood, NM
- Enrollment: 626 (16:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: B+

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#23. Digital Arts & Technology Academy

- Location: Albuquerque Public Schools, NM
- Enrollment: 348 (13:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: B+

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#22. Rio Rancho High School

- Location: Rio Rancho Public Schools, NM
- Enrollment: 2,573 (17:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A-

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#21. New Mexico Academy for the Media Arts

- Location: Albuquerque, NM
- Enrollment: 179 (14:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A-

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#20. Corrales International School

- Location: Albuquerque Public Schools, NM
- Enrollment: 241 (13:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A-

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#19. Volcano Vista High School

- Location: Albuquerque Public Schools, NM
- Enrollment: 2,216 (18:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A-

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#18. Amy Biehl Charter High School

- Location: Albuquerque, NM
- Enrollment: 222 (12:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A-

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#17. Cleveland High School

- Location: Rio Rancho Public Schools, NM
- Enrollment: 2,631 (18:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A-

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#16. Albuquerque High School

- Location: Albuquerque Public Schools, NM
- Enrollment: 1,714 (16:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A-

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#15. Mission Achievement & Success Charter School

- Location: Mission Achievement & Success, NM
- Enrollment: 1,168 (12:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A-

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#14. Explore Academy - Albuquerque

- Location: Albuquerque, NM
- Enrollment: 1,204 (13:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A-

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#13. Albuquerque School of Excellence

- Location: Albuquerque, NM
- Enrollment: 1,002 (15:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A-

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#12. The Ask Academy

- Location: Rio Rancho, NM
- Enrollment: 625 (16:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A-

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#11. International School at Mesa Del Sol

- Location: Albuquerque Public Schools, NM
- Enrollment: 334 (12:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A-

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#10. Sandia High School

- Location: Albuquerque Public Schools, NM
- Enrollment: 1,728 (17:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A

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#9. Eldorado High School

- Location: Albuquerque Public Schools, NM
- Enrollment: 1,622 (16:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A

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#8. Public Academy for Performing Arts

- Location: Albuquerque Public Schools, NM
- Enrollment: 434 (11:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A

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#7. College & Career High School

- Location: Albuquerque Public Schools, NM
- Enrollment: 260 (19:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A

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#6. Early College Academy

- Location: Albuquerque Public Schools, NM
- Enrollment: 217 (not available student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A

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#5. Cottonwood Classical Preparatory School

- Location: Albuquerque Public Schools, NM
- Enrollment: 803 (16:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A

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#4. Albuquerque Institute of Math & Science

- Location: Albuquerque, NM
- Enrollment: 342 (17:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A

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#3. La Cueva High School

- Location: Albuquerque Public Schools, NM
- Enrollment: 1,816 (19:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A

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#2. East Mountain High School

- Location: Albuquerque Public Schools, NM
- Enrollment: 376 (14:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A

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#1. Nex+Gen Academy

- Location: Albuquerque Public Schools, NM
- Enrollment: 237 (12:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A+

This story features data reporting by Rob Powell and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 97 metros.

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