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Gilbert L Sena Charter High School

Public, Charter Grades 9-12

Summary

Gilbert L Sena Charter High School is a public charter high school located in Albuquerque, New Mexico, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 141 students. Unfortunately, this school has consistently underperformed, ranking in the bottom half of New Mexico high schools and earning a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

The school's academic performance is particularly concerning, with low proficiency rates on state assessments, especially for specific student subgroups. In the 2023-2024 school year, only 20% of students were proficient or better in science, compared to 35% in Albuquerque and 36% statewide. Additionally, the school's four-year graduation rate has been declining, dropping from 76.7% in 2022-2023 to just 28.9% in the same year. These struggles are particularly evident when comparing Gilbert L Sena Charter High School to nearby schools, such as Sandia High, which has significantly higher academic performance.

The factors contributing to Gilbert L Sena Charter High School's poor performance are complex, but may include its high poverty rates, with 97.22% to 100% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch over the past three school years, as well as the school's small size and limited resources. Despite being a charter school, the institution has not shown any significant improvement in its academic performance over the past few years, indicating a need for immediate intervention and support to improve student outcomes.

185

Students ?

10.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

99.5%

Free/discounted lunch ?

69 Hotel Cir NE
Albuquerque, NM 87123

(505) 237-2374

District: Albuquerque

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

68.1%

White:

12.4%

Two or more races:

7.0%

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At a glance

Strengths

✓Small classes — about 11 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Graduation rate below the New Mexico average (51% vs 81%)

Not ranked this year

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54^th of 82Albuquerque among New Mexico districts

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Hispanic (2022)25th percentile

Male (2022)24th percentile

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Schools Near Gilbert L Sena Charter High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				SAT School Day English Language Arts (2025)	SAT School Day Mathematics (2025)	NM-ASR Science (2025)			NM-MSSA English Language Arts (2025)				NM-MSSA Mathematics (2025)				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 (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	SAT School Day English Language Arts 11th Grade	SAT School Day Mathematics 11th Grade	NM-ASR Science 8th Grade	NM-ASR Science 11th Grade	NM-ASR Science All Grades	NM-MSSA English Language Arts 6th Grade	NM-MSSA English Language Arts 7th Grade	NM-MSSA English Language Arts 8th Grade	NM-MSSA English Language Arts All Grades	NM-MSSA Mathematics 6th Grade	NM-MSSA Mathematics 7th Grade	NM-MSSA Mathematics 8th Grade	NM-MSSA Mathematics All Grades	Total
Gilbert L Sena Charter High School	Public, Charter	9-12	69 Hotel Cir NE	Albuquerque	87123	Bernalillo County	Albuquerque	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(505) 237-2374	185	17	10.8	99.5%	23 (12.4%)	12 (6.5%)	126 (68.1%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (5.4%)	1 (0.5%)	13 (7.0%)								(n/a)
Public Academy For Performing Arts	Public, Charter	6-12	11800 Princess Jeanne Ave. NE	Albuquerque	87112	Bernalillo County	Albuquerque	Yes	(n/a)	No	No	(505) 830-3128	448	29	15.4	33.5%	137 (30.6%)	11 (2.5%)	233 (52.0%)	6 (1.3%)	5 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	56 (12.5%)	61.6	41^st of 131 public high schools	68.7%		77.1	32^nd of 172 public high schools	81.4%	9	50.0		52.9	50.0	51.9	65.8	49.3	67.6	60.8	57.5	27.4	16.9	34.1	$7,196
Technology Leadership High School	Public, Charter	9-12	10500 Research Rd SE	Albuquerque	87123	Bernalillo County	Albuquerque	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(505) 338-2266	334	14	23.8	98.8%	35 (10.5%)	5 (1.5%)	269 (80.5%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (4.2%)								(n/a)														$9,639
Sierra Alternative	Public	9-12	2611 Eubank NE	Albuquerque	87112	Bernalillo County	Albuquerque	No	(n/a)	No	No	(505) 296-6708	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Northpoint Charter School	Public, Charter	9-12	10301 Candelaria Rd NE	Albuquerque	87112	Bernalillo County	Northpoint Charter School	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(505) 296-7677	144	9	16.0	35.4%	60 (41.7%)	4 (2.8%)	58 (40.3%)	2 (1.4%)	8 (5.6%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (8.3%)	73.9	30^th of 131 public high schools	77.1%		52.3	66^th of 172 public high schools	61.6%	36	56.8	22.7		65.9										$10,776
Sandia High	Public	9-12	7801 Candelaria NE	Albuquerque	87110	Bernalillo County	Albuquerque	No	(n/a)	No	No	(505) 294-1511	1,618	114	14.2	96.8%	385 (23.8%)	55 (3.4%)	926 (57.2%)	62 (3.8%)	90 (5.6%)	1 (0.1%)	99 (6.1%)	71.2	31^st of 131 public high schools	76.3%		64.6	48^th of 172 public high schools	72.1%	17	58.4	25.3		55.3										$8,994
New Futures High School	Public	7-12	5400 Cutler NE	Albuquerque	87110	Bernalillo County	Albuquerque	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(505) 883-5680	73	18	4.0	100.0%	6 (8.2%)	1 (1.4%)	55 (75.3%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (9.6%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (5.5%)								(n/a)														$36,833
Ecademy	Public, Virtual	9-12	5300 Cutler NE	Albuquerque	87110	Bernalillo County	Albuquerque	No	(n/a)	Yes	Yes	(505) 247-4209	973	109	8.8	99.7%	157 (16.1%)	25 (2.6%)	687 (70.6%)	11 (1.1%)	55 (5.7%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (3.9%)	8.4	128^th of 131 public high schools	2.3%		18.7	142^nd of 172 public high schools	17.4%	14	18.9			16.8										$9,635
Connected	Public, Virtual	9-12	5300 Cutler NE	Albuquerque	87110	Bernalillo County	Albuquerque	No	(n/a)	Yes	(n/a)	(505) 247-4209	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Cesar Chavez Community School	Public, Charter	9-12	1325 Palomas Dr SE	Albuquerque	87108	Bernalillo County	Cesar Chavez Community School	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(505) 877-0558	181	18	10.2	100.0%	10 (5.5%)	7 (3.9%)	136 (75.1%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (6.6%)	1 (0.6%)	15 (8.3%)								(n/a)														$11,619

Frequently Asked Questions about Gilbert L Sena Charter High School

What district is Gilbert L Sena Charter High School in?

Albuquerque

What is the racial makeup of Gilbert L Sena Charter High School?

Students at Gilbert L Sena Charter High School are 68% Hispanic, 12% White, 7% Two or more races, 6% African American, 5% American Indian.

How many students attend Gilbert L Sena Charter High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 185 students attended Gilbert L Sena Charter High School.

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