Altura Preparatory School District

8650 Alameda Blvd Bldg 2b
Albuquerque, NM 87122
10/
10
Top 5%

Top Rankings

Altura Preparatory School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Mexico for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 263 students in Altura Preparatory School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 1% of public schools in New Mexico.
Public School in Altura Preparatory School District have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 34% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public school average of 81% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NM)
# Schools
1 School
920 Schools
# Students
263 Students
310,878 Students
# Teachers
13 Teachers
22,985 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Altura Preparatory School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 140 school districts in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
This School District
State Average (NM)
#2 out of 141 school districts
(Top 5%)
72%
24%
75-79%
34%
≥50%
33%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.73
0.56
% American Indian
2%
11%
% Asian
16%
1%
% Hispanic
35%
63%
% Black
n/a
2%
% White
34%
19%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
13%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $10,741 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,100. The school district revenue/student has declined by 32% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $9,278 is less than the state median of $14,450. The school district spending/student has declined by 41% over four school years.
This School District
This State (NM)
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$4,694 MM
Spending
$2 MM
$4,492 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,741
$15,100
Spending / Student
$9,278
$14,450

Best Altura Preparatory School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Altura Preparatory School
Charter School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
8650 Alameda Blvd Bldg 2b
Albuquerque, NM 87122
(505) 539-5369
Gr: K-5 | 263 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 66%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Altura Preparatory School District?
Altura Preparatory School District manages 1 public schools serving 263 students.
What is the rank of Altura Preparatory School District?
Altura Preparatory School District is ranked #2 out of 140 school districts in New Mexico (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Mexico school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Altura Preparatory School District?
35% of Altura Preparatory School District students are Hispanic, 34% of students are White, 16% of students are Asian, 13% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Altura Preparatory School District?
Altura Preparatory School District has a student/teacher ratio of 20:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What is Altura Preparatory School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $9,278 is less than the state median of $14,450. The school district spending/student has declined by 41% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: K-05
  • Enrollment: 263 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 66%
  • : Top 5% in NM
  • : 72% (Top 5%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 5%)
  • : ≥50% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

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