For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 2,752 students in 87112, NM.
The top ranked public high schools in 87112, NM are Abq School Of Excellence, Public Academy For Performing Arts and Southwest Secondary Learning Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 87112 have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the New Mexico public high school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 35% statewide average). High schools in 87112, NM have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of New Mexico public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 87112 have a Graduation Rate of 66%, which is less than the New Mexico average of 76%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Public Academy For Performing Arts, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New Mexico or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best 87112, NM Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Abq School Of Excellence
Charter School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
13201 Lomas Blvd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 312-7711
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 312-7711
Gr: K-12 | 942 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #22.
Public Academy For Performing Arts
Charter School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
11800 Princess Jeanne Ave. Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 830-3128
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 830-3128
Gr: 6-12 | 448 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #33.
Southwest Secondary Learning Center
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
10301 Candelaria Rd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 296-7677
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 296-7677
Gr: 9-12 | 145 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #44.
Manzano High School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
12200 Lomas Blvd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 559-2200
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 559-2200
Gr: PK-12 | 1,217 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
87112, New Mexico Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
11800 Princess Jean
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 880-3744
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 880-3744
Gr: K-5 | 113 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Home Hospital (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
2611 Eubank Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 298-6752
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 298-6752
Gr: PK-12 | 619 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 52:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
10301 Candelaria Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 296-7677
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 296-7677
Gr: 7-8 | 112 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Sierra Alternative (Closed 2024)
Alternative School
2611 Eubank Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 296-6708
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 296-6708
Gr: 9-12
10301 Candelaria Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 296-7677
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 296-7677
Gr: 7-8 | 95 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
10301 Candelaria Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 296-7677
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 296-7677
Gr: 4-6 | 105 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
10301 Candelaria Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 296-7677
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 296-7677
Gr: 7-12 | 276 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 46:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 87112, NM?
The top ranked public high schools in 87112, NM include Abq School Of Excellence, Public Academy For Performing Arts and Southwest Secondary Learning Center.
How many public high schools are located in 87112?
4 public high schools are located in 87112.
What is the racial composition of students in 87112?
87112 public high schools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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