Highland High School

Highland High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
4700 Coal Ave SE,  Albuquerque, NM
Albuquerque Public Schools
3.5
4.2
1,197 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Average SAT Score
1000
Average ACT Score
20
Math Proficiency
12%
Reading Proficiency
27%
Average GPA
3.33
Graduation Rate
59%
Annual Tuition
$0

Niche Grade

B-
Academics
B+
Teachers
B-
College Prep
B-
Administration
B+
Resources/Facilities
A-
Clubs and Activities
B+
Sports
B+
Food
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.33
Reading Proficiency
27%
Math Proficiency
12%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
81
Full Time Teachers
81
Teachers in First or Second Year
11.8%
College Prep
Average SAT
1000
Math
480
Verbal
520
Average ACT
20
Math
19
English
20
Reading
21
Science
20
Number of AP Courses
10
AP Pass Rate
93%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Average
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
6%
State Average
25%
Science
23.8%
State Average
38%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
191:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.3%
Female
47.7%
Hispanic
72.8%
Native American
7.3%
White
6.9%
Black
5.2%
Two or more races
5%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2.5%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of New Mexico 291 Students
Central New Mexico Community College 115 Students
New Mexico State University 102 Students
Colorado State University 83 Students
Northern Arizona University 68 Students
Arizona State University 63 Students
University of Colorado Denver 61 Students
Eastern New Mexico University 51 Students
New Mexico Highlands University 47 Students
University of Arizona 46 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 44 Students
Business 41 Students
Psychology 28 Students
Criminology 25 Students
Biology 24 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 24 Students
Computer Science 16 Students
Forensic Science and Technology 14 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 12 Students
Pre-Law Studies 11 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.5 159 Reviews
4.0 Senior
7/15/2022
They helped me move to a bigger and better goal in life I never knew I had in life or could accomplish .
3.0 Senior
4/6/2022
I enjoyed that Highland is diverse and offers many clubs/programs to keep students involved. The students have a great opportunity to build their school experience and give feedback through the student leadership program.
5.0 Junior
5/6/2021
My experience at Highland was a very great experience for me. The teacher's are very supportive, nice and outgoing, and you could meet a lot of new people as well. I love Highland because it showed me greater opportunities; and also, if it wasn't for the Avid 11 class that I'm currently enrolled in, I would not be writing this survey right now. That's my experience with Highland.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.2 8 Reviews
4.0 student
2/14/2015
For the 2014-15 term, Highland got a new principal. He is incredibly driven and strives to make connections with students, supporting them however possible. His enthusiasm is contagious, and he makes it clear he truly cares about students. While there are surely some teachers who are lacking that sa...
4.0 parent
6/20/2011
We had two students attend and graduate from Highland. Both were in the gifted program, both took honors and AP classes, and both played Varsity sports. Both went onto college out of state and have adjusted well to the demands of college by making the Dean's list. Highland had a very dynamic female...
1.0 other
2/24/2011
Would NOT recommend this school if any student may be attending a DODD school afterwards!!! I have two kids that went there (one of which graduated from there). My one kid who went there but not graduated from there, went on to a DODD school and the first year with the DODD school, my kid struggled....
5.0 student
1/29/2007

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Highland High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Albuquerque, NM and is served by the Albuquerque Public Schools in New Mexico. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,197 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 12% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 27% are proficient in reading. Highland High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 2 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.33, the graduation rate is 59%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1000 and an ACT score of 20. The average home value in this area is $348,616. Discover additional schools in the area, like Foothill High School, New Future High School, Freedom High School, and more. Learn more about what Albuquerque has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Highland High School.

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