Serving 64 students in grades 9-12, School On Wheels High School ranks in the top 10% 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% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 64 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Graduation Rate: 65% (Btm 50% in NM)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
School On Wheels High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
School On Wheels High School's student population of 64 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
64 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Year Founded
2000
School Calendar
School Motto
Having Only Positive Expectations
School Rankings
School On Wheels High School ranks within the top 10% of all 796 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of School On Wheels High School is 0.10, 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
#68 out of 796 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
33%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
12%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
95%
62%
Black
n/a
2%
White
5%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(20-21)65%
66%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
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 School On Wheels High School's ranking?
School On Wheels High School is ranked #68 out of 796 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in New Mexico.
What schools are School On Wheels High School often compared to?
School On Wheels High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Freedom High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
What is the graduation rate of School On Wheels High School?
The graduation rate of School On Wheels High School is 65%, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 66%.
How many students attend School On Wheels High School?
64 students attend School On Wheels High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of School On Wheels High School students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of School On Wheels High School?
School On Wheels High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does School On Wheels High School offer ?
School On Wheels High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is School On Wheels High School part of?
School On Wheels High School is part of Albuquerque School District.
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