At a glance
Reported students
278
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
39.6
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New Mexico other enrollment
57th percentile
Compared with 46 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
336
The International School at Mesa del Sol: 278 reported students.
State peer staffing position
15th percentile
7:1 reported; state peer median 12:1. 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
- 304
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31.5
- Student–teacher ratio
- 9.7:1
What the reported data says about The International School at Mesa del Sol
The International School at Mesa del Sol is a public combined / other school serving grades PK–12 in Albuquerque. It is one of 174 current school records connected to Albuquerque Public Schools. NCES reports 278 students for 2024–25.
Among 46 combined / other schools in New Mexico with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 213.5 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 7:1, below the New Mexico median of 12:1 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 (67.6%) and White (20.1%). English learners represent 13.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 23.7%. 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 The International School at Mesa del Sol
- 1How do the reported 7:1 student–teacher ratio and 39.6 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 0 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
- 13.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 23.7%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 36.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.5
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 2
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White20.1%
- Hispanic67.6%
- Black1.4%
- Asian0.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native3.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial6.8%
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.
Corrales International
Other · Grades KG–12
232 reported students
El Camino Real Academy
Other · Grades KG–12
342 reported students
Native American Community Academy
Other · Grades KG–12
428 reported students
Highland Autism Center
Other · Grades PK–12
15 reported students
Continuation School
Other · Grades PK–12
5 reported students
Aps International High School
Other · Grades 09–10
Enrollment not reported
Public schools near The International School at Mesa del Sol
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Camino Real Academy Other · Charter · Albuquerque Public Schools | KG–12 | 342 | 4 mi |
| Mission Achievement and Success 1.0 Other · Charter · Mission Achievement and Success | PK–12 | 1,193 | 5 mi |
| Highland Autism Center Other · Albuquerque Public Schools | PK–12 | 15 | 6.2 mi |
| Unm Mimbres School Other · Unm Mimbres School | PK–12 | 23 | 7.1 mi |
| Abq Sign Language Academy Other · Charter · Abq Sign Language Academy | KG–12 | 160 | 7.2 mi |
| Native American Community Academy Other · Charter · Albuquerque Public Schools | KG–12 | 428 | 8.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about The International School at Mesa del Sol
What grades does The International School at Mesa del Sol serve?
The International School at Mesa del Sol reports grades PK–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school in Albuquerque Public Schools.
How many students attend The International School at Mesa del Sol?
The International School at Mesa del Sol reported 278 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 57th percentile among 46 New Mexico combined or other schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 304 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at The International School at Mesa del Sol?
The calculated ratio is 7:1, based on 278 students and 39.6 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The New Mexico median for the same school level is 12:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is The International School at Mesa del Sol a public, charter, or magnet school?
The International School at Mesa del Sol 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 The International School at Mesa del Sol students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
36.3% 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 The International School at Mesa del Sol in?
The International School at Mesa del Sol 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 The International School at Mesa del Sol?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include El Camino Real Academy (4 mi), Mission Achievement and Success 1.0 (5 mi), Highland Autism Center (6.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.