Is Early College Academy a good school?

Yes! Early College Academy is one of the best high schools in the state. It ranks 2 nd of 190 New Mexico high schools.

How many students attend Early College Academy?

In the 2023-24 school year, 221 students attended Early College Academy.

What is the racial makeup of Early College Academy?

Students at Early College Academy are 62% Hispanic, 27% White, 7% Two or more races, 3% Asian, 1% African American.

Early College Academy

Summary:

Early College Academy is a high-performing public high school in Albuquerque, New Mexico, serving 217 students in grades 9-12. The school consistently ranks among the top high schools in the state, with a statewide ranking of 2 out of 190 schools in the 2023-2024 school year and a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Early College Academy significantly outperforms the Albuquerque and New Mexico state averages in academic proficiency across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 78% of students were proficient or better in NM-ASR/Science, compared to 35% in Albuquerque and 36% statewide. The school also maintains high four-year graduation rates, ranging from 69% to 92.6% over the past few years, outperforming the state and district averages. Additionally, Early College Academy excels in serving various student subgroups, ranking among the top schools in the state for female, male, Hispanic, white, English language learner, special education, and low socioeconomic status students.

While Early College Academy outperforms the nearby schools in academic proficiency and graduation rates, some other top-performing schools in the area, such as Albuquerque Institute of Math & Science and Amy Biehl Charter High School, also demonstrate strong academic performance and are ranked among the top schools in the state. The consistent high performance and diverse student population of Early College Academy make it a standout educational institution in the Albuquerque area.

Detail:

Public 9-12

807 Mountain Rd NE
Albuquerque, NM 87102

(505) 247-3658

District: Albuquerque

SchoolDigger Rank:
2^nd of 190 New Mexico High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $2,851

Student/teacher ratio: 736.6

Number of students: 221

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

61.5%

White:

27.1%

Two or more races:

6.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 49.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Early College Academy ranks better than 98.9% of high schools in New Mexico. It also ranks first among 30 ranked high schools in the Albuquerque School District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 99.14. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Early College Academy who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (61.5%), White (27.1%), two or more races (6.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 49.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Early College Academy is 736.6. 34 high schools in the Albuquerque School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Early College Academy employs 0.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Early College Academy is $2,851. 31 high schools in the Albuquerque School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Early College Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Early College Academy 2^nd of 190 New Mexico public high schools. (See Early College Academy in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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White students:

Albuquerque:

SchoolDigger ranks Albuquerque 89^th of 119 New Mexico school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Early College Academy

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Rank History for all students at Early College Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NM State Percentile
2006	97.01	3^rd	134	97.8%
2008	97.96	2^nd	146	98.6%
2009	99.25	1^st	151	99.3%
2010	92.46	8^th	154	94.8%
2011	94.71	7^th	157	95.5%
2012	99.44	1^st	163	99.4%
2013	96.40	5^th	177	97.2%
2014	97.64	4^th	198	98.0%
2015	94.82	2^nd	193	99.0%
2016	91.80	6^th	185	96.8%
2017	95.39	5^th	158	96.8%
2018	94.65	5^th	182	97.3%
2019	93.71	8^th	181	95.6%
2022	96.74	6^th	177	96.6%
2023	98.79	3^rd	170	98.2%
2024	99.14	2^nd	190	98.9%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Early College Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NM State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	70.94	10^th	29	65.5%
2024	98.80	1^st	41	97.6%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Early College Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NM State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	92.65	4^th	58	93.1%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Early College Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NM State Percentile
2018	92.32	11^th	164	93.3%
2019	96.24	5^th	161	96.9%
2022	99.51	1^st	154	99.4%
2023	84.02	16^th	157	89.8%
2024	99.64	1^st	154	99.4%

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Rank History for Female students at Early College Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NM State Percentile
2018	96.17	2^nd	145	98.6%
2019	98.39	2^nd	144	98.6%
2022	95.82	4^th	157	97.5%
2023	95.10	8^th	143	94.4%
2024	98.30	2^nd	153	98.7%

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Rank History for Male students at Early College Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NM State Percentile
2018	98.32	2^nd	143	98.6%
2019	98.68	2^nd	151	98.7%
2022	94.95	11^th	159	93.1%
2024	99.40	2^nd	159	98.7%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Early College Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NM State Percentile
2018	96.05	3^rd	133	97.7%
2019	96.83	4^th	139	97.1%
2022	97.48	3^rd	150	98.0%
2023	99.21	2^nd	132	98.5%
2024	98.14	2^nd	142	98.6%

See the entire list of Best New Mexico High Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for White students at Early College Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NM State Percentile
2018	98.30	3^rd	115	97.4%
2019	98.10	1^st	109	99.1%
2022	87.49	9^th	133	93.2%
2023	96.54	9^th	157	94.3%
2024	98.20	1^st	155	99.4%

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Data source: test scores: New Mexico Public Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: New Mexico Public Education Department

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by a student
Saturday, October 23, 2010

Incredibly outstanding high school! I was extremely shocked to see ECA is not the number one school in N.M. because it truly is. The academic curriculum is like no other in the state. It has an amazing course offer and the teachers are truly MAGNIFICENT. "This is the place where all teachers want to work. It's like going to Harvard," said one 9th grade English teacher. The teachers there are the best in APS; graduates from the best universities in the nation, including Harvard. If you're a parent, please consider ECA for your student. Give it call and schedule a meeting, I guarantee you will not be disappointed. As a student, I could have not made a better choice into going to ECA. It has definitely been one of the best choices of my life. I would rate it 10 out of 5 stars! Close Quote

by a student
Wednesday, March 18, 2009

Best school in all of New Mexico. Has the best course options, and scores better than every school in NM, including private/charter schools. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Early College Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2006	46	2	2	26	4	n/a	n/a	80
2007	57	6	1	37	2	n/a	n/a	103
2008	57	4	2	59	3	n/a	n/a	125
2009	49	1	3	59	2	n/a	n/a	114
2010	45	3	4	64	1	0	7	124
2011	46	2	5	89	1	0	7	150
2012	58	3	7	111	3	0	7	189
2013	59	5	5	119	3	0	6	197
2014	78	4	5	114	2	0	4	207
2015	73	7	4	99	2	0	7	192
2016	71	6	7	98	1	0	3	186
2017	79	5	9	99	1	0	7	200
2018	71	6	9	94	1	1	5	187
2019	67	3	12	104	2	1	4	193
2020	61	3	14	110	2	1	7	198
2021	65	3	11	110	2	1	10	202
2022	53	2	12	118	3	0	13	201
2023	61	5	5	129	2	0	15	217
2024	60	3	6	136	1	0	15	221

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Early College Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2006	80	5.0	16.0	0
2007	103	3.8	27.1	13.6
2008	125	n/a	n/a	24.8
2009	114	n/a	n/a	31.6
2010	124	24.5	5.0	22.6
2011	150	n/a	n/a	30
2012	189	n/a	n/a	31.2
2013	197	1.0	197.0	34.5
2014	207	0.5	414.0	24.6
2015	192	2.0	96.0	26.6
2016	186	3.0	62.0	27.4
2017	200	2.3	86.9	23
2018	187	2.2	85.0	26.7
2019	193	1.4	137.8	24.9
2020	198	0.3	660.0	32.8
2021	202	0.3	673.3	19.3
2022	201	0.3	670.0	26.9
2023	217	0.3	723.3	18.9
2024	221	0.3	736.6	49.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Early College Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2006	80	5.0	16.0	0
2007	103	3.8	27.1	13.6
2008	125	n/a	n/a	24.8
2009	114	n/a	n/a	31.6
2010	124	24.5	5.0	22.6
2011	150	n/a	n/a	30
2012	189	n/a	n/a	31.2
2013	197	1.0	197.0	34.5
2014	207	0.5	414.0	24.6
2015	192	2.0	96.0	26.6
2016	186	3.0	62.0	27.4
2017	200	2.3	86.9	23
2018	187	2.2	85.0	26.7
2019	193	1.4	137.8	24.9
2020	198	0.3	660.0	32.8
2021	202	0.3	673.3	19.3
2022	201	0.3	670.0	26.9
2023	217	0.3	723.3	18.9
2024	221	0.3	736.6	49.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Early College Academy

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$2,851

Data source: New Mexico Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Early College Academy

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 8^th of 181 High schools	Ranks 3^rd of 170 High schools	2.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade Language Arts (Early College Academy)	83	66	17%
11th Grade Language Arts (Albuquerque)	40	39.7	0.3%
11th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)	40	33.1	6.9%
11th Grade Mathematics (Early College Academy)	20	50	30%
11th Grade Mathematics (Albuquerque)	13	22	9%
11th Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)	10	15.9	5.9%
11th Grade Science (Early College Academy)	69	78	9%
11th Grade Science (Albuquerque)	26	41.9	15.9%
11th Grade Science (New Mexico)	25	40.2	15.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	193	217	12.4%
African American	3	5	66.7%
American Indian	2	2
Asian	12	5	58.3%
Hispanic	104	129	24%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	67	61	9%
Two or More Races	4	15	275%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	24.9%	18.9%	6%

Schools Near Early College Academy

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				SAT School Day English Language Arts (2024)	SAT School Day Mathematics (2024)	NM-ASR Science (2024)	NM-MSSA English Language Arts (2024)	NM-MSSA Mathematics (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	SAT School Day English Language Arts 11th Grade	SAT School Day Mathematics 11th Grade	NM-ASR Science All Grades	NM-MSSA English Language Arts All Grades	NM-MSSA Mathematics All Grades	Total
Career Enrichment	Public	9-12	807 Mountain Rd NE	Albuquerque	87102	Bernalillo County	Albuquerque	No	(n/a)	No	No	(505) 247-3658	0	35	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Early College Academy	Public	9-12	807 Mountain Rd NE	Albuquerque	87102	Bernalillo County	Albuquerque	No	(n/a)	No	No	(505) 247-3658	221	0	736.6	49.8%	60 (27.1%)	3 (1.4%)	136 (61.5%)	6 (2.7%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (6.8%)	99.1	2^nd of 190 public high schools	98.9%		98.8	3^rd of 170 public high schools	98.2%	1	78.0	62.0	78.0			$2,851
Albuquerque High	Public	9-12	800 Odelia Rd NE	Albuquerque	87102	Bernalillo County	Albuquerque	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(505) 843-6400	1,683	104	16.2	110.8%	214 (12.7%)	56 (3.3%)	1,289 (76.6%)	13 (0.8%)	53 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	58 (3.4%)	61.6	53^rd of 190 public high schools	72.1%		53.5	61^st of 170 public high schools	64.1%	8	43.0	20.0	41.0			$8,180
Abq Charter Academy	Public, Charter	9-12	405 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr	Albuquerque	87102	Bernalillo County	Albuquerque	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(505) 242-6640	348	16	21.4	35.3%	26 (7.5%)	18 (5.2%)	265 (76.1%)	1 (0.3%)	24 (6.9%)	4 (1.1%)	10 (2.9%)	12.2	179^th of 190 public high schools	5.8%					(n/a)	15.0		9.0			$9,716
Amy Biehl Charter High School	Public, Charter	9-12	123 4th St SW	Albuquerque	87102	Bernalillo County	Amy Biehl Charter High School	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(505) 299-9409	212	16	13.5	44.3%	32 (15.1%)	9 (4.2%)	156 (73.6%)	4 (1.9%)	9 (4.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.9%)	70.5	42^nd of 190 public high schools	77.9%		65.5	46^th of 170 public high schools	72.9%	4	71.0	15.0				$11,354
Digital Arts And Technology Academy	Public, Charter	7-12	1011 Lamberton NE	Albuquerque	87107	Bernalillo County	Albuquerque	Yes	(n/a)	No	No	(505) 341-0888	329	25	13.0	20.7%	77 (23.4%)	6 (1.8%)	226 (68.7%)	3 (0.9%)	9 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.4%)	51.1	71^st of 190 public high schools	62.6%		49.8	64^th of 170 public high schools	62.4%	7	51.0	8.0	41.0	33.0	14.0	$9,929
Siembra Leadership High School	Public, Charter	9-12	524 Central Ave SW	Albuquerque	87102	Bernalillo County	Albuquerque	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(505) 205-0329	359	11	32.3	98.9%	42 (11.7%)	16 (4.5%)	276 (76.9%)	1 (0.3%)	18 (5.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.7%)	20.2	154^th of 190 public high schools	18.9%		9.7	164^th of 170 public high schools	3.5%	10	18.0		22.0			$11,053
Gordon Bernell Charter	Public, Charter	9-12	2821 4th Street NW	Albuquerque	87107	Bernalillo County	Albuquerque	Yes	(n/a)	No	No	(505) 468-7707	180	11	16.5	89.4%	20 (11.1%)	4 (2.2%)	121 (67.2%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (15.6%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.9%)								(n/a)			10.0			$7,443
College And Career High School	Public	9-12	525 Buena Vista Dr SE	Albuquerque	87106	Bernalillo County	Albuquerque	No	(n/a)	No	No	(505) 224-4880	268	14	18.7	70.1%	53 (19.8%)	2 (0.7%)	193 (72.0%)	11 (4.1%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.6%)	85.9	23^rd of 190 public high schools	87.9%		90.5	18^th of 170 public high schools	89.4%	5	69.0	26.0	74.0			$7,185
Ace Leadership High School	Public, Charter	9-12	1240 Bellamah Ave. NW	Albuquerque	87104	Bernalillo County	Albuquerque	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(505) 242-4733	253	21	12.2	100.4%	31 (12.3%)	6 (2.4%)	214 (84.6%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8	188^th of 190 public high schools	1.1%					(n/a)	9.0		7.0			$9,979

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