SCHOOL ON WHEELS HIGH SCHOOL

129 HARTLINE RD SW
ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87105

schoolonwheels.aps.edu

65 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

School on Wheels, located in Albuquerque, New Mexico, is a unique educational program operated under the Albuquerque Public Schools (APS) district. It is specifically designed to serve students who are experiencing homelessness or housing instability. By providing a flexible and supportive learning environment, the program seeks to eliminate the traditional barriers that prevent these students from attending school regularly, ensuring that their education remains a priority despite their challenging living circumstances.

The program focuses on stability and academic continuity, offering a welcoming space where students can catch up on coursework or receive personalized attention from specialized staff. By collaborating with local shelters and community resources, School on Wheels provides more than just academics; it serves as a critical support system that helps children navigate the complexities of their situations while staying on track toward graduation. Through its dedicated approach, the school plays a vital role in providing a sense of normalcy and opportunity for some of the city's most vulnerable youth.

Total Students

8.5

Full-Time Teachers

7.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

98.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SCHOOL ON WHEELS HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	2
Hispanic	58
Two or More	1
American Indian	4

Hispanic
58 (89.2%)
American Indian
4 (6.2%)
White
2 (3.1%)
Two or More
1 (1.5%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	ALBUQUERQUE
Phone:	(505)243-2395
Website:	http://schoolonwheels.aps.edu
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	65
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	8.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	7.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	64
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 31

Grade 10 13

Grade 11 17

Grade 12 4

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for SCHOOL ON WHEELS HIGH SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	31
Grade 10	13
Grade 11	17
Grade 12	4

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for SCHOOL ON WHEELS HIGH SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	30	46.2%
Male	35	53.8%

Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)