Serving 145 students in grades 9-12, Southwest Secondary Learning 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 21-39% (which is approximately equal to the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 145 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Graduation Rate: 50-59% (Btm 50% in NM)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Southwest Secondary Learning Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Southwest Secondary Learning Center's student population of 145 students has declined by 41% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
145 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Learning designed for the world ahead.
School Rankings
Southwest Secondary Learning Center 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 Southwest Secondary Learning Center is 0.61, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#412 out of 796 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
33%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
10%
12%
Asian
2%
1%
Hispanic
30%
62%
Black
3%
2%
White
54%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(20-21)50-59%
66%
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
19%
3%
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 Southwest Secondary Learning Center's ranking?
Southwest Secondary Learning Center is ranked #412 out of 796 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
What schools are Southwest Secondary Learning Center often compared to?
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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 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
What is the graduation rate of Southwest Secondary Learning Center?
The graduation rate of Southwest Secondary Learning Center is 50-59%, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 66%.
How many students attend Southwest Secondary Learning Center?
145 students attend Southwest Secondary Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Southwest Secondary Learning Center students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Southwest Secondary Learning Center?
Southwest Secondary Learning Center has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does Southwest Secondary Learning Center offer ?
Southwest Secondary Learning Center offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Southwest Secondary Learning Center part of?
Southwest Secondary Learning Center is part of Southwest Secondary Learning Center School District.
In what neighborhood is Southwest Secondary Learning Center located?
Southwest Secondary Learning Center is located in the Mesa Airriba neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM. There are 1 other public schools located in Mesa Airriba.
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