At a glance
Reported students
233
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
14.7
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New Mexico high enrollment
57th percentile
Compared with 218 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
336
Health Leadership High School: 233 reported students.
State peer staffing position
79th percentile
15.9:1 reported; state peer median 12.7:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 258
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Student–teacher ratio
- 25.8:1
What the reported data says about Health Leadership High School
Health Leadership High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Albuquerque. It is one of 174 current school records connected to Albuquerque Public Schools. NCES reports 233 students for 2024–25.
Among 218 high schools in New Mexico with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 189 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 57th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.9:1, above the New Mexico median of 12.7:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (85.4%) and White (10.3%). English learners represent 32.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 14.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Health Leadership High School
- 1How do the reported 15.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 14.7 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 3 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 32.6%
- Students with disabilities
- 14.3%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 68.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 3
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 3
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White10.3%
- Hispanic85.4%
- Black1.3%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.9%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial2.1%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
No students enrolled reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Albuquerque Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Mark Armijo Academy
High · Grades 09–12
233 reported students
La Academia de Esperanza
High · Grades 06–12
238 reported students
Early College Academy
High · Grades 09–12
212 reported students
Nex Gen Academy
High · Grades 09–12
198 reported students
College and Career High School
High · Grades 09–12
280 reported students
Gilbert L Sena Charter HS
High · Grades 09–12
185 reported students
Public schools near Health Leadership High School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Great Academy High · Charter · The Great Academy | 06–12 | 59 | 0.7 mi |
| Cottonwood Classical Prep High · Charter · Cottonwood Classical Prep | 06–12 | 852 | 1.2 mi |
| Nex Gen Academy High · Albuquerque Public Schools | 09–12 | 198 | 1.6 mi |
| Del Norte High High · Albuquerque Public Schools | 09–12 | 1,079 | 1.6 mi |
| La Cueva High High · Albuquerque Public Schools | 09–12 | 1,826 | 3 mi |
| Sequoyah High · Sequoyah | 06–12 | 19 | 3.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Health Leadership High School
What grades does Health Leadership High School serve?
Health Leadership High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Albuquerque Public Schools.
How many students attend Health Leadership High School?
Health Leadership High School reported 233 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 57th percentile among 218 New Mexico high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 258 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Health Leadership High School?
The calculated ratio is 15.9:1, based on 233 students and 14.7 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The New Mexico median for the same school level is 12.7:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Health Leadership High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Health Leadership High School is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of Health Leadership High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
68.7% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Health Leadership High School in?
Health Leadership High School is part of Albuquerque Public Schools, based in Albuquerque, NM, which operates 174 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Health Leadership High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include The Great Academy (0.7 mi), Cottonwood Classical Prep (1.2 mi), Nex Gen Academy (1.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.