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Juvenile Justice School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 66 students in Juvenile Justice School District.
Public Schools in Juvenile Justice School District have a diversity score of 0.34, which is less than the New Mexico public school average of 0.56.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NM)
# Schools
3 Schools
926 Schools
# Students
66 Students
318,116 Students
# Teachers
18 Teachers
22,011 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
4:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
The school district's graduation rate of 10% has decreased from 6-9% over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)<50%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)<50%
49%
Graduation Rate
(20-21)≤10%
66%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.34
0.56
% American Indian
3%
12%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
80%
62%
% Black
8%
2%
% White
9%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Best Juvenile Justice School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Foothill High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
400 Edith Blvd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87107
(505) 841-2400
Albuquerque, NM 87107
(505) 841-2400
Grades: 6-12
| 34 students
Rank: n/an/a
Aztec Youth Academy
Alternative School
10015 Robert Larnson
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 526-5900
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 526-5900
Grades: 9-12
| 32 students
Rank: n/an/a
Camino Nuevo Youth
Alternative School
4050 Edith Blvd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87107
(505) 841-2400
Albuquerque, NM 87107
(505) 841-2400
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Juvenile Justice School District?
Juvenile Justice School District manages 3 public schools serving 66 students.
What is the racial composition of students in Juvenile Justice School District?
80% of Juvenile Justice School District students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, 8% of students are Black, and 3% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Juvenile Justice School District?
Juvenile Justice School District has a student/teacher ratio of 4:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
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