SANDIA HIGH

7801 CANDELARIA NE
ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87110

sandia.aps.edu

1,618 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Sandia High School, located in the Northeast Heights area of Albuquerque, New Mexico, is a prominent public secondary school serving the Albuquerque Public Schools (APS) district. Established in 1957, the school has a long-standing history in the community and is well-known for its "Matadors" mascot and school spirit. The campus serves a diverse student body and offers a comprehensive academic curriculum, including various Advanced Placement (AP) courses, career technical education programs, and extracurricular opportunities ranging from competitive athletics to fine arts and student leadership organizations.

As a cornerstone of its neighborhood, Sandia High is focused on preparing students for post-secondary success through a blend of rigorous academics and community engagement. The school emphasizes a supportive environment where students are encouraged to pursue both intellectual growth and personal development. By leveraging its official digital presence and active alumni network, Sandia continues to maintain a strong sense of tradition while evolving to meet the modern educational needs of Albuquerque’s high school students.

1,618

Total Students

113.8

Full-Time Teachers

14.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

96.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SANDIA HIGH
Demographic	Student Count
White	385
Hispanic	926
Black	55
Asian	62
Two or More	99
American Indian	90
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
926 (57.2%)
White
385 (23.8%)
Two or More
99 (6.1%)
American Indian
90 (5.6%)
Asian
62 (3.8%)
Black
55 (3.4%)
Pacific Islander
1 (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)294-1511
Website:	http://sandia.aps.edu
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,618
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	113.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,566
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 9 467

Grade 10 433

Grade 11 382

Grade 12 336