Del Norte High vs The Great Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in New Mexico, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Del Norte High
Albuquerque · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,079 students
The Great Academy
Albuquerque · Charter high · Grades 6–12
59 students
| Measure | Del Norte High Albuquerque, New Mexico | The Great Academy Albuquerque, New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #103 of 156 | – |
| National rank | #16018 of 16,910 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 1,079 | 59 |
| Enrollment | 1,079 | 59 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.2% | 69.5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 6.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 26% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 11% | 7.5% |
| city | Albuquerque | Albuquerque |
| state | New Mexico | New Mexico |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •The Great Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (19.9 vs 15.2).
- •Del Norte High does better on math proficiency (11% vs 7.5%).
- •Del Norte High does better on reading proficiency (26% vs 22%).
- •The Great Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (69.5% vs 96.2%).
- •The Great Academy does better on students per teacher (6.6 vs 15.4).
- •Del Norte High is the larger school with 1,079 students compared with 59.
- •Del Norte High is a public school while The Great Academy is a charter 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 Del Norte High better than The Great Academy?
On the Success Index (US), The Great Academy ranks higher (19.9 vs 15.2 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 Del Norte High and The Great Academy?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Albuquerque and Albuquerque in New Mexico.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Del Norte High: 1,079. The Great Academy: 59. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Del Norte High and The Great Academy rank in New Mexico?
Del Norte High is 103rd of 156 and The Great Academy is unranked among high schools in New Mexico on the 2025 Success Index (US).