For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 407 students in the neighborhood of Sawmill Area, Albuquerque, NM.
The top ranked public high schools in Sawmill Area are Tierra Adentro and Ace Leadership High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Sawmill Area, Albuquerque, NM public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the New Mexico public high school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 35% statewide average).
the neighborhood of Sawmill Area, Albuquerque, NM public high school have a Graduation Rate of 42%, which is less than the New Mexico average of 66%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Tierra Adentro, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New Mexico or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in the neighborhood of Sawmill Area, Albuquerque, NM (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Tierra Adentro
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1781 Bellemah Ave
Albuquerque, NM 87104
(505) 967-4720
Albuquerque, NM 87104
(505) 967-4720
Grades: 6-12
| 258 students
Rank: #22.
Ace Leadership High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1240 Bellamah Ave. Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87104
(505) 242-4733
Albuquerque, NM 87104
(505) 242-4733
Grades: 9-12
| 253 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Sawmill Area, Albuquerque, NM?
The top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Sawmill Area, Albuquerque, NM include Tierra Adentro and Ace Leadership High School.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Sawmill Area, Albuquerque?
2 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Sawmill Area, Albuquerque.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Sawmill Area, Albuquerque?
the neighborhood of Sawmill Area, Albuquerque public high schools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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