Serving 32 students in grades 9-12, Aztec Youth Academy ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 32 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Graduation Rate: ≤10% (Btm 50% in NM)
- Math Proficiency: <50%
- Reading Proficiency: <50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Aztec Youth Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Aztec Youth Academy's student population of 32 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
32 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Aztec Youth Academy is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)<50%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)<50%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
12%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
75%
63%
Black
13%
2%
White
12%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
2%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(20-21)≤10%
66%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
74%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Aztec Youth Academy often compared to?
Aztec Youth Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Camino Nuevo Youth by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NM state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% NM state average).
What is the graduation rate of Aztec Youth Academy?
The graduation rate of Aztec Youth Academy is 10%, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 66%.
How many students attend Aztec Youth Academy?
32 students attend Aztec Youth Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Aztec Youth Academy students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, and 12% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Aztec Youth Academy?
Aztec Youth Academy has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does Aztec Youth Academy offer ?
Aztec Youth Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Aztec Youth Academy part of?
Aztec Youth Academy is part of Juvenile Justice School District.
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