Serving 359 students in grades 9-12, Siembra Leadership High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student:teacher ratio of 33:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 359 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 33:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Graduation Rate: 40% (Btm 50% in NM)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Siembra Leadership High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Siembra Leadership High School's student population of 359 students has grown by 191% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 83% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
359 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
School Rankings
Siembra Leadership High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 810 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Siembra Leadership High School is 0.39, 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
#559 out of 810 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
33%
Student : Teacher Ratio
33:1
13:1
American Indian
5%
12%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
77%
62%
Black
4%
2%
White
12%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(20-21)40%
66%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
74%
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 Siembra Leadership High School's ranking?
Siembra Leadership High School is ranked #559 out of 810 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
What is the graduation rate of Siembra Leadership High School?
The graduation rate of Siembra Leadership High School is 40%, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 66%.
How many students attend Siembra Leadership High School?
359 students attend Siembra Leadership High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Siembra Leadership High School students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, 5% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Siembra Leadership High School?
Siembra Leadership High School has a student ration of 33:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does Siembra Leadership High School offer ?
Siembra Leadership High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Siembra Leadership High School part of?
Siembra Leadership High School is part of Albuquerque School District.
In what neighborhood is Siembra Leadership High School located?
Siembra Leadership High School is located in the Raynolds Addition neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM. There are 2 other public schools located in Raynolds Addition.
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