Leanna Chavez
EXP Realty LLC
(505) 393-7299
89 Total Sales
18 in Attendance Zone
$89K - $475K Price Range
Highland High School
Public High School
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Grade 9-12
4700 Coal Ave SE,
Albuquerque, NM
Albuquerque Public Schools
School Details
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Average SAT Score
1010
Average ACT Score
20
Math Proficiency
9%
Reading Proficiency
29%
Average GPA
3.33
Graduation Rate
59%
Niche Grade
B-
B+
B-
B-
B+
A-
B+
B+
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
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Average GPA
3.33
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Reading Proficiency
29%
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Math Proficiency
9%
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Teachers
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Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
85
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Full Time Teachers
85
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Teachers in First or Second Year
11.8%
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College Prep
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Average SAT
1010
Math
490
Verbal
520
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Average ACT
20
Math
19
English
20
Reading
21
Science
20
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Number of AP Courses
10
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AP Pass Rate
93%
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AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
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AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
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Other AP Enrollment
Average
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Clubs and Activities
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Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
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Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low
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GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
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Math
6%
State Average
25%
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Science
23.8%
State Average
38%
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Teachers and Staff
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Students Per Counselor
191:1
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Student Diversity
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Male
51.7%
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Female
48.3%
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Hispanic
70.6%
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Native American
8.2%
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White
7.4%
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Black
6.4%
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Two or more races
5.1%
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Asian or Pacific Islander
2.1%
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Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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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
112 Students
New Mexico State University
104 Students
Colorado State University
86 Students
Northern Arizona University
66 Students
University of Colorado Denver
64 Students
Arizona State University
63 Students
Eastern New Mexico University
46 Students
University of Arizona
42 Students
New Mexico Highlands University
42 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing
44 Students
Business
43 Students
Psychology
30 Students
Biology
28 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
25 Students
Criminology
23 Students
Computer Science
16 Students
Forensic Science and Technology
14 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration
13 Students
Chemistry
12 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
3/31/2026
Highland is different from other schools, the culture here is unmatched and has so many different groups and clubs that anyone is able to join in. I love the friends I have made throughout my years spent at highland and I know I won't ever take for granted the experience Highland has given me.
10/2/2025
Although Highland has always been seen as a bad school as well as our students having a bad reputation, Highland and it's environment has really given me many opportunities to expand my future in terms of college and even just different experiences, as our school is very diverse within its staff, students and admin.
4/11/2024
The school has a lot of good staff and the classes are in depth. The teachers really care about you and help you to learn.
GreatSchools Reviews
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...
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...
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....
1/29/2007
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Map
Attendance Zone
List Price Range
$253K - $423K
Homes For Sale
3
Average Home Value
$348,123
Median Lot Size
6,969 Sq Ft
% Renters
78%
Average Household Income
$68,609
% of College Grads
55.5%
Median Age
40
Average House Size
1,285 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
73.9%
Homes for Sale
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Parks in this Area
Highland Pond Park
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Zia School Park
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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 13:1. Academic records show that 9% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 29% 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 1010 and an ACT score of 20. The average home value in this area is $348,123. Discover additional schools in the area, like Foothill High School, New Future High School, Connected, and more. Learn more about what Albuquerque has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Highland High School.