Serving 15 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Highland Autism Center 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 2:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the New Mexico state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 15 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 2:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Top 1% in NM)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Highland Autism Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Highland Autism Center's student population of 15 students has declined by 75% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has grown by 66% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
15 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Thu. May 28, 2026
School Rankings
The diversity score of Highland Autism Center is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)≤20%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
33%
Student : Teacher Ratio
2:1
13:1
American Indian
7%
12%
Asian
7%
1%
Hispanic
46%
62%
Black
13%
2%
White
20%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
15%
6%
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 schools are Highland Autism Center often compared to?
Highland Autism Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Mark Twain Elementary School, Continuation School 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 ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
How many students attend Highland Autism Center?
15 students attend Highland Autism Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Highland Autism Center students are Hispanic, 20% of students are White, 13% of students are Black, 7% of students are American Indian, 7% of students are Asian, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Highland Autism Center?
Highland Autism Center has a student ration of 2:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does Highland Autism Center offer ?
Highland Autism Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Highland Autism Center part of?
Highland Autism Center is part of Albuquerque School District.
In what neighborhood is Highland Autism Center located?
Highland Autism Center is located in the Highland Business neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM. There are 4 other public schools located in Highland Business.
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