Serving 67 students in grades 7-12, New Futures High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student-teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 67 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Graduation Rate: 35% (Btm 50% in NM)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
New Futures High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
New Futures High School's student population of 67 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
67 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Rankings
The diversity score of New Futures High School is 0.38, which is less 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)<50%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
33%
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
13:1
American Indian
9%
12%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
78%
62%
Black
5%
2%
White
4%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(20-21)35%
66%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
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 schools are New Futures High School often compared to?
New Futures High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Freedom High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
What is the graduation rate of New Futures High School?
The graduation rate of New Futures High School is 35%, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 66%.
How many students attend New Futures High School?
67 students attend New Futures High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of New Futures High School students are Hispanic, 9% of students are American Indian, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of New Futures High School?
New Futures High School has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does New Futures High School offer ?
New Futures High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is New Futures High School part of?
New Futures High School is part of Albuquerque School District.
In what neighborhood is New Futures High School located?
New Futures High School is located in the Quigley Park neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM. There are 3 other public schools located in Quigley Park.
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