Highland High vs Santa Teresa High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in New Mexico, United States, 357 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Highland High
Albuquerque · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,144 students
Santa Teresa High
Santa Teresa · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,154 students
| Measure | Highland High Albuquerque, New Mexico | Santa Teresa High Santa Teresa, New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #120 of 156 | #76 of 156 |
| National rank | #16224 of 16,910 | #15394 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,144 | 1,154 |
| Enrollment | 1,144 | 1,154 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.7% | 99.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 19% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 6% | 11% |
| city | Albuquerque | Santa Teresa |
| state | New Mexico | New Mexico |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Santa Teresa High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (19.2 vs 13.9).
- •Santa Teresa High does better on math proficiency (11% vs 6%).
- •Santa Teresa High does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 19%).
- •Highland High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.7% vs 99.8%).
- •Highland High does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 15.2).
- •Santa Teresa High is the larger school with 1,154 students compared with 1,144.
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 Highland High better than Santa Teresa High?
On the Success Index (US), Santa Teresa High ranks higher (19.2 vs 13.9 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 Highland High and Santa Teresa High?
About 357 km in a straight line, between Albuquerque and Santa Teresa in New Mexico.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highland High: 1,144. Santa Teresa High: 1,154. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highland High and Santa Teresa High rank in New Mexico?
Highland High is 120th of 156 and Santa Teresa High is 76th of 156 among high schools in New Mexico on the 2025 Success Index (US).