CIBOLA HIGH

1510 ELLISON DR NW
ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87114

cibola.aps.edu

1,517 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Cibola High School, located in the Northwest area of Albuquerque, New Mexico, is a large public secondary school serving students in grades 9 through 12. As part of the Albuquerque Public Schools district, the school is known for its "Cougar" mascot and maintains a comprehensive academic environment that offers a wide range of core curriculum courses, Advanced Placement (AP) opportunities, and elective programs designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce.

Beyond its academic offerings, Cibola High School places a strong emphasis on extracurricular involvement, boasting a robust athletics program and numerous student-led clubs and organizations. The school serves as a central hub for the local community, fostering school spirit through tradition and active student engagement. By balancing rigorous scholastic expectations with diverse social and athletic opportunities, Cibola aims to provide a well-rounded educational experience for its diverse student body.

1,517

Total Students

98.5

Full-Time Teachers

15.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

95.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CIBOLA HIGH
Demographic	Student Count
White	294
Hispanic	976
Black	43
Asian	27
Two or More	80
American Indian	95
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
976 (64.3%)
White
294 (19.4%)
American Indian
95 (6.3%)
Two or More
80 (5.3%)
Black
43 (2.8%)
Asian
27 (1.8%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	ALBUQUERQUE
Phone:	(505)897-0110
Website:	http://cibola.aps.edu
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,517
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	98.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,454
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 447

Grade 10 371

Grade 11 346

Grade 12 353