The Career Enrichment Center, is an Albuquerque Public Schools Magnet High School. Its full name is the Charles R. Spain Career Enrichment Center, named in honor of a former Superintendent of Albuquerque Public Schools.
Serving 221 students in grades 9-12, Early College Academy ranks in the top 5% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-59% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-69% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 221 students
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Graduation Rate: 91% (Top 20% in NM)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Early College Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Early College Academy's student population of 221 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
221 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
1 teacher
Year Founded
2000
School Calendar
School Rankings
Early College Academy ranks within the top 5% of all 796 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Early College Academy is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#36 out of 796 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
33%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
n/a
12%
Asian
3%
1%
Hispanic
62%
62%
Black
1%
2%
White
27%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(20-21)91%
66%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Early College Academy's ranking?
Early College Academy is ranked #36 out of 796 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in New Mexico.
What schools are Early College Academy often compared to?
Early College Academyis often viewed alongside schools like College And Career High School, Albuquerque Institute Of Math & Science by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
What is the graduation rate of Early College Academy?
The graduation rate of Early College Academy is 91%, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 66%.
How many students attend Early College Academy?
221 students attend Early College Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Early College Academy students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What grades does Early College Academy offer ?
Early College Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Early College Academy part of?
Early College Academy is part of Albuquerque School District.
In what neighborhood is Early College Academy located?
Early College Academy is located in the Santa Barbara Martineztown neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM. There are 2 other public schools located in Santa Barbara Martineztown.
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