For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 1,517 students in 87108, NM.
The top ranked public high schools in 87108, NM are New Mexico Academy For The Media Arts, Highland High School and Cesar Chavez Community School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 87108 have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the New Mexico public high school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 35% statewide average). High schools in 87108, NM have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of New Mexico public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 87108 have a Graduation Rate of 66%, which is equal to the New Mexico average of 66%.
The school with highest graduation rate is New Mexico Academy For The Media Arts, with 70-79% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New Mexico or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best 87108, NM Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
New Mexico Academy For The Media Arts
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4401 Central Ave Ne Bldg 2
Albuquerque, NM 87108
(505) 243-1957
Albuquerque, NM 87108
(505) 243-1957
Grades: 6-12
| 150 students
Rank: #22.
Highland High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4700 Coal Av Se
Albuquerque, NM 87108
(505) 265-3711
Albuquerque, NM 87108
(505) 265-3711
Grades: 9-12
| 1,169 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Cesar Chavez Community School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1325 Palomas Dr Se
Albuquerque, NM 87108
(505) 877-0558
Albuquerque, NM 87108
(505) 877-0558
Grades: 9-12
| 183 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Highland Autism Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
220 Monroe Sw
Albuquerque, NM 87108
(505) 266-6869
Albuquerque, NM 87108
(505) 266-6869
Grades: PK-12
| 15 students
87108, New Mexico Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
230 Truman Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87108
(505) 243-8114
Albuquerque, NM 87108
(505) 243-8114
Grades: 6-8
| 73 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 87108, NM?
The top ranked public high schools in 87108, NM include New Mexico Academy For The Media Arts, Highland High School and Cesar Chavez Community School.
How many public high schools are located in 87108?
4 public high schools are located in 87108.
What is the racial composition of students in 87108?
87108 public high schools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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