New Mexico International School vs Sandia High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Mexico, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
New Mexico International School
Albuquerque · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
432 students
Sandia High
Albuquerque · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,618 students
| Measure | New Mexico International School Albuquerque, New Mexico | Sandia High Albuquerque, New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #23 of 416 | #38 of 156 |
| National rank | #17444 of 50,301 | #13102 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 432 | 1,618 |
| Enrollment | 432 | 1,618 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 10.2% | 96.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 28% |
| city | Albuquerque | Albuquerque |
| state | New Mexico | New Mexico |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •New Mexico International School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.1 vs 31.1).
- •New Mexico International School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 28%).
- •New Mexico International School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 46%).
- •New Mexico International School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (10.2% vs 96.8%).
- •Sandia High does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 14.4).
- •Sandia High is the larger school with 1,618 students compared with 432.
- •New Mexico International School is a charter school while Sandia 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 New Mexico International School better than Sandia High?
On the Success Index (US), New Mexico International School ranks higher (61.1 vs 31.1 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 New Mexico International School and Sandia High?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Albuquerque and Albuquerque in New Mexico.
Which has the better Enrollment?
New Mexico International School: 432. Sandia High: 1,618. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do New Mexico International School and Sandia High rank in New Mexico?
New Mexico International School is 23rd of 416 and Sandia High is 38th of 156 among elementary schools in New Mexico on the 2025 Success Index (US).