Cottonwood Classical Prep vs La Cueva High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in New Mexico, United States, 3.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cottonwood Classical Prep
Albuquerque · Charter high · Grades 6–12
852 students
La Cueva High
Albuquerque · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,826 students
| Measure | Cottonwood Classical Prep Albuquerque, New Mexico | La Cueva High Albuquerque, New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 5% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1 of 156 | #24 of 156 |
| National rank | #839 of 16,910 | #9109 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 852 | 1,826 |
| Enrollment | 852 | 1,826 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 8.8% | 96.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 71% |
| Math proficiency | – | 41% |
| city | Albuquerque | Albuquerque |
| state | New Mexico | New Mexico |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cottonwood Classical Prep scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.2 vs 47.3).
- •Cottonwood Classical Prep does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (8.8% vs 96.8%).
- •Cottonwood Classical Prep does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 15.0).
- •La Cueva High is the larger school with 1,826 students compared with 852.
- •Cottonwood Classical Prep is a charter school while La Cueva High is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Cottonwood Classical Prep better than La Cueva High?
On the Success Index (US), Cottonwood Classical Prep ranks higher (83.2 vs 47.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Cottonwood Classical Prep and La Cueva High?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Albuquerque and Albuquerque in New Mexico.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cottonwood Classical Prep: 852. La Cueva High: 1,826. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cottonwood Classical Prep and La Cueva High rank in New Mexico?
Cottonwood Classical Prep is 1st of 156 and La Cueva High is 24th of 156 among high schools in New Mexico on the 2025 Success Index (US).