La Academia de Esperanza vs Rio Grande High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in New Mexico, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
La Academia de Esperanza
Albuquerque · Charter high · Grades 6–12
238 students
Rio Grande High
Albuquerque · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,475 students
| Measure | La Academia de Esperanza Albuquerque, New Mexico | Rio Grande High Albuquerque, New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 6 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #153 of 156 | #105 of 156 |
| National rank | #16795 of 16,910 | #16031 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 238 | 1,475 |
| Enrollment | 238 | 1,475 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.1% | 98.7% |
| Students per teacher | 19.8 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 2.5% | 24% |
| Math proficiency | 2.5% | 5% |
| city | Albuquerque | Albuquerque |
| state | New Mexico | New Mexico |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rio Grande High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (15.2 vs 6.3).
- •Rio Grande High does better on math proficiency (5% vs 2.5%).
- •Rio Grande High does better on reading proficiency (24% vs 2.5%).
- •La Academia de Esperanza does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (97.1% vs 98.7%).
- •Rio Grande High does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 19.8).
- •Rio Grande High is the larger school with 1,475 students compared with 238.
- •La Academia de Esperanza is a charter school while Rio Grande 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 La Academia de Esperanza better than Rio Grande High?
On the Success Index (US), Rio Grande High ranks higher (15.2 vs 6.3 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 La Academia de Esperanza and Rio Grande High?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Albuquerque and Albuquerque in New Mexico.
Which has the better Enrollment?
La Academia de Esperanza: 238. Rio Grande High: 1,475. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do La Academia de Esperanza and Rio Grande High rank in New Mexico?
La Academia de Esperanza is 153rd of 156 and Rio Grande High is 105th of 156 among high schools in New Mexico on the 2025 Success Index (US).