Serving 285 students in grades 9-12, Ace 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 285 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Graduation Rate: 42% (Btm 50% in NM)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ace Leadership High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Ace Leadership High School's student population of 285 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 58% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
285 students
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Year Founded
2010
School Calendar
School Rankings
Ace Leadership High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 796 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ace Leadership High School is 0.21, 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
#635 out of 796 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
33%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
11%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
89%
63%
Black
1%
2%
White
6%
19%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(20-21)42%
66%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
85%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Albuquerque School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ace Leadership High School's ranking?
Ace Leadership High School is ranked #635 out of 796 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
What schools are Ace Leadership High School often compared to?
Ace Leadership High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Abq Charter Academy by visitors of our site.
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 ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ace Leadership High School?
The graduation rate of Ace Leadership High School is 42%, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 66%.
How many students attend Ace Leadership High School?
285 students attend Ace Leadership High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Ace Leadership High School students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ace Leadership High School?
Ace Leadership High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does Ace Leadership High School offer ?
Ace Leadership High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ace Leadership High School part of?
Ace Leadership High School is part of Albuquerque School District.
In what neighborhood is Ace Leadership High School located?
Ace Leadership High School is located in the Sawmill Area neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM. There are 1 other public schools located in Sawmill Area.
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