Horizon Academy West School District

1900 Atrisco Ave Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87120
9/
10
Top 20%

Top Rankings

Horizon Academy West School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Mexico for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 495 students in Horizon Academy West School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico.
Public School in Horizon Academy West School District have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 34% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public school average of 81% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NM)
# Schools
1 School
920 Schools
# Students
495 Students
310,878 Students
# Teachers
29 Teachers
22,985 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Horizon Academy West School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 140 school districts in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
This School District
State Average (NM)
#20 out of 141 school districts
(Top 20%)
47%
24%
45-49%
34%
40-44%
33%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.34
0.56
% American Indian
1%
11%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
79%
63%
% Black
1%
2%
% White
2%
19%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
17%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $10,661 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,100. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,125 is less than the state median of $14,450. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (NM)
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$4,694 MM
Spending
$5 MM
$4,492 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,661
$15,100
Spending / Student
$10,125
$14,450

Best Horizon Academy West School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Horizon Academy West
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3021 Todos Santos Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87120
(505) 998-0459
Gr: PK-5 | 495 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Horizon Academy West School District?
Horizon Academy West School District manages 1 public schools serving 495 students.
What is the rank of Horizon Academy West School District?
Horizon Academy West School District is ranked #23 out of 140 school districts in New Mexico (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Mexico school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%) and Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Horizon Academy West School District?
79% of Horizon Academy West School District students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Horizon Academy West School District?
Horizon Academy West School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What is Horizon Academy West School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,125 is less than the state median of $14,450. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: PK-05
  • Enrollment: 495 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Top 20% in NM
  • : 47% (Top 10%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 30%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

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