Summary
Bernalillo High is a public high school located in Bernalillo, New Mexico, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 856 students. The school has consistently ranked in the bottom half of New Mexico high schools, with a current statewide ranking of 124 out of 131 schools and a 0 out of 5 star rating from SchoolDigger.
Bernalillo High significantly underperforms the state average in academic proficiency across all subjects. In the 2024-2025 school year, only 17.61% of 11th graders were proficient or better in science, compared to the state average of 41.69%. Similarly, only 22.6% were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 38.44%. The school's math proficiency rate of 3% for all grades is also well below the state average of 24%. Bernalillo High has consistently low four-year graduation rates, ranging from 76.7% to 80% over the past few years, which is below the state average. The school also struggles to support the academic achievement of various student subgroups, ranking in the bottom 10-20% of New Mexico high schools for female, male, Hispanic, Native American, and white student performance, as well as for special education and low socioeconomic status students.
Bernalillo High's performance is significantly lower than the nearby high-performing schools, such as Cottonwood Classical Prep and La Cueva High. These schools have much higher academic proficiency rates, graduation rates, and overall state rankings. Despite being a public school, Bernalillo High has not shown any meaningful improvement in its performance over the past several years, indicating a need for significant interventions and support. The high percentage of students from low-income households at Bernalillo High likely contributes to the school's academic struggles, and addressing the unique needs and challenges faced by this student population should be a priority for the school and Bernalillo district.
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