Serving 592 students in grades 6-12, The Ask Academy ranks in the top 5% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher 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 53% 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: 6-12
- Enrollment: 592 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Top 50% in NM)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 53% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 74% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
The Ask Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
The Ask Academy's student population of 592 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
592 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Year Founded
2015
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Motto
Innovate. Collaborate. Thrive.
School Rankings
The Ask Academy ranks within the top 5% of all 796 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of The Ask Academy is 0.59, 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
#24 out of 796 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
33%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
2%
12%
Asian
2%
1%
Hispanic
44%
62%
Black
3%
2%
White
47%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(20-21)80-89%
66%
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
2%
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 The Ask Academy's ranking?
The Ask Academy is ranked #24 out of 796 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in New Mexico.
What schools are The Ask Academy often compared to?
The Ask Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Rio Rancho Cyber Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
What is the graduation rate of The Ask Academy?
The graduation rate of The Ask Academy is 80-89%, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 66%.
How many students attend The Ask Academy?
592 students attend The Ask Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of The Ask Academy students are White, 44% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of The Ask Academy?
The Ask Academy has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does The Ask Academy offer ?
The Ask Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is The Ask Academy part of?
The Ask Academy is part of The Ask Academy School District.
In what neighborhood is The Ask Academy located?
The Ask Academy is located in the Vista Hills neighborhood of Rio Rancho, NM.
School Reviews
2 2/14/2022
It's a decent school for a robotic or biomedical education but a lot of the teachers and staff are under prepaid, they are constantly changing their calendar. It makes attending school very confusing.
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