DEL NORTE HIGH

5323 MONTGOMERY NE
ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87110

delnorte.aps.edu

1,079 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Del Norte High School, located in the Uptown area of Albuquerque, New Mexico, serves as a prominent educational institution within the Albuquerque Public Schools (APS) district. The school is known for its "Knights" mascot and provides a comprehensive secondary education program that emphasizes academic growth, extracurricular participation, and community involvement. Situated at 5323 Montgomery NE, the school occupies a centralized location that draws students from diverse backgrounds across the northern and central parts of the city.

In addition to its standard core curriculum, Del Norte High School offers a variety of programs designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, including athletics, arts, and career-technical education. The school's official website highlights a commitment to fostering a supportive campus culture where students are encouraged to engage in school spirit and personal development. As a cornerstone of the local community, Del Norte continues to strive toward academic excellence while providing resources and opportunities tailored to the evolving needs of its student body.

1,079

Total Students

70.6

Full-Time Teachers

15.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

96.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for DEL NORTE HIGH
Demographic	Student Count
White	104
Hispanic	649
Black	50
Asian	38
Two or More	67
American Indian	171

Hispanic
649 (60.1%)
American Indian
171 (15.8%)
White
104 (9.6%)
Two or More
67 (6.2%)
Black
50 (4.6%)
Asian
38 (3.5%)

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)883-7222
Website:	http://delnorte.aps.edu
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,079
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	70.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,038
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 9 346

Grade 10 321

Grade 11 233

Grade 12 179