Nex Gen Academy

Summary:

Nex Gen Academy is a public high school in Albuquerque, New Mexico, serving 237 students in grades 9-12. The school consistently outperforms the state and district averages in academic proficiency, ranking among the top 30 high schools in New Mexico and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Nex Gen Academy's academic excellence is evident across various student subgroups. The school ranks in the top 10 for Hispanic, White, and English Language Learner students, as well as for female and male students. With a relatively low student-teacher ratio and a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch compared to nearby schools, Nex Gen Academy appears to be effectively supporting the diverse needs of its student population.

While Cottonwood Classical Prep and other schools in the Albuquerque Public Schools district also demonstrate exceptional performance, Nex Gen Academy stands out as a high-performing institution that consistently delivers strong academic results. However, the school may have opportunities for further improvement, particularly in the areas of Asian and multi-racial student performance, as well as for students with special needs and disabilities.


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Public 9-12

 5325 Montgomery NE
       Albuquerque, NM  87109


(505) 878-6400

District: Albuquerque

SchoolDigger Rank:
29th of 170 New Mexico High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,453 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  11.7 Help
Number of students:  237

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
45.6%
White:
42.6%
African American:
3.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  20.3% Help


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Compare Details Nex Gen Academy ranks better than 82.9% of high schools in New Mexico. It also ranks 7th among 24 ranked high schools in the Albuquerque School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 83.41. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Nex Gen Academy freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (45.6%), White (42.6%), African American (3.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 20.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Nex Gen Academy is 11.7, which is the 6th best among 24 high schools in the Albuquerque School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Nex Gen Academy is $8,453. 25 high schools in the Albuquerque School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Nex Gen Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Nex Gen Academy 29th of 170 New Mexico public high schools. (See Nex Gen Academy in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Albuquerque:

SchoolDigger ranks Albuquerque 78th of 119 New Mexico school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Nex Gen Academy

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Rank History for all students at Nex Gen Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2013 83.46 25th 177 85.9%
2014 71.60 41st 198 79.3%
2015 85.85 13th 193 93.3%
2016 84.81 15th 185 91.9%
2017 81.82 21st 158 86.7%
2018 84.55 21st 182 88.5%
2019 84.24 23rd 181 87.3%
2022 96.73 7th 177 96.0%
2023 83.41 29th 170 82.9%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Nex Gen Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 49.86 18th 31 41.9%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Nex Gen Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 93.30 2nd 29 93.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Nex Gen Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 98.20 2nd 62 96.8%
2022 36.45 33rd 58 43.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Nex Gen Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 86.98 21st 164 87.2%
2019 91.67 9th 161 94.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Nex Gen Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.86 30th 145 79.3%
2019 84.11 14th 144 90.3%
2022 94.41 7th 157 95.5%
2023 71.94 35th 143 75.5%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Nex Gen Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 85.34 9th 51 82.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Nex Gen Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 86.37 20th 143 86.0%
2019 84.85 23rd 151 84.8%
2022 97.18 5th 159 96.9%
2023 90.20 15th 146 89.7%
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Rank History for Asian students at Nex Gen Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 43.10 17th 31 45.2%
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Rank History for African American students at Nex Gen Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 77.98 6th 24 75.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Nex Gen Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.67 30th 133 77.4%
2019 74.63 31st 139 77.7%
2022 93.55 8th 150 94.7%
2023 69.29 30th 132 77.3%
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Rank History for White students at Nex Gen Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.45 15th 115 87.0%
2019 86.41 13th 109 88.1%
2022 95.24 4th 133 97.0%
2023 84.33 26th 157 83.4%
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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.

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Data source: New Mexico Public Education Department

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Reviews:
by a parent
Monday, December 17, 2018

Open Quote We are so grateful to have found Nex+Gen. My son has thrived during his two and a half years at the school. The teachers are top-notch and best of all, they truly care. Project-Based Learning demands a lot of both teachers and students. They can't just crack open a textbook and go on autopilot like a regular school. Teachers design curriculum that creatively engages students by working on projects that tie in to real-world problems. For instance, my son's physics teacher and math teacher recently teamed up to devise a new project. They challenged students to use physics and trigonometry to figure out how to launch a Hot Wheels car off a ramp through a ring of fire and into a miniature "swimming pool." They only got two tries to figure out the placement of the ring and the swimming pool, so their calculations had to be spot-on. A project like this is so much more memorable and engaging compared to how most of us had to learn these same concepts back in the day. This is how you inspire teens to become engineers and rocket scientists. The cool thing is that they don't "teach to the test," yet the side effect has been that their students test far better than the state average year after year. On top of that, Nex+Gen is the only New Tech Network school in all of New Mexico (https://newtechnetwork.org/ ). We are so fortunate that APS has given us access to this amazing opportunity for free! Close Quote


by a parent
Thursday, May 24, 2018

Open Quote This is a small APS school that uses the project-based learning model Close Quote


by a parent
Thursday, March 12, 2015

Open Quote Great positive learning culture. Students have a lot of voice and choice.
There's now a PTA with students involved (called a PTSA). High concentration of highly-certified and National Board Certified teachers.

Project-based learning, one-to-one computers. Beautiful environment. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Nex Gen Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2011 66 3 0 79 4 0 5 0 157
2012 97 6 4 97 3 0 5 0 212
2013 111 5 7 123 3 0 5 0 254
2014 149 8 6 137 4 0 13 0 317
2015 143 8 8 129 3 1 9 0 301
2016 142 6 7 135 3 0 14 0 307
2017 149 8 5 156 8 0 15 0 341
2018 147 8 7 151 9 0 15 0 337
2019 138 6 6 144 8 0 15 0 317
2020 121 2 6 132 12 1 16 0 290
2021 111 3 5 123 10 1 14 0 267
2022 114 6 4 131 6 0 12 0 273
2023 101 9 5 108 6 0 8 0 237

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 Nex Gen Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2011 157 13.0 12.0 44.6
2012 212 16.2 13.0 40.6
2013 254 22.3 11.3 34.3
2014 317 23.2 13.6 36
2015 301 23.0 13.0 37.9
2016 307 23.0 13.3 33.6
2017 341 24.2 14.0 32.6
2018 337 24.3 13.8 31.5
2019 317 24.0 13.2 32.5
2020 290 24.0 12.0 30
2021 267 22.6 11.8 22.8
2022 273 24.0 11.3 23.1
2023 237 20.2 11.7 20.3

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 Nex Gen Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2011 157 13.0 12.0 44.6
2012 212 16.2 13.0 40.6
2013 254 22.3 11.3 34.3
2014 317 23.2 13.6 36
2015 301 23.0 13.0 37.9
2016 307 23.0 13.3 33.6
2017 341 24.2 14.0 32.6
2018 337 24.3 13.8 31.5
2019 317 24.0 13.2 32.5
2020 290 24.0 12.0 30
2021 267 22.6 11.8 22.8
2022 273 24.0 11.3 23.1
2023 237 20.2 11.7 20.3

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Nex Gen Academy

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $8,453

Data source: New Mexico Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Nex Gen Academy

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 23rd of 181 High schoolsRanks 29th of 170 High schools
 4.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade Language Arts (Nex Gen Academy)6670
 4%
   11th Grade Language Arts (Albuquerque)4039.7
 0.3%
   11th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)4033.1
 6.9%
11th Grade Mathematics (Nex Gen Academy)2153.3
 32.3%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Albuquerque)1322
 9%
   11th Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)1015.9
 5.9%
11th Grade Science (Nex Gen Academy)6471.4
 7.4%
   11th Grade Science (Albuquerque)2641.9
 15.9%
   11th Grade Science (New Mexico)2540.2
 15.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students317237
 25.2%
African American69
 50%
American Indian86
 25%
Asian65
 16.7%
Hispanic144108
 25%
Pacific Islander00
White138101
 26.8%
Two or More Races158
 46.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients32.5%20.3%
 12.2%


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Students at Nex Gen Academy are 46% Hispanic, 43% White, 4% African American, 3% Two or more races, 3% American Indian, 2% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 237 students attended Nex Gen Academy.

Nex Gen Academy ranks 29th of 170 New Mexico high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the New Mexico Public Education Department.

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