ABQ SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE

13201 LOMAS BLVD NE
ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87112

www.abqse.org

Charter School 1,005 Students

Other K - 12th

School Overview

The Albuquerque School of Excellence (ASE) is a tuition-free, state-chartered public school serving students from kindergarten through 12th grade. The school emphasizes a rigorous academic environment with a particular focus on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). By utilizing a project-based learning approach and maintaining smaller class sizes, ASE aims to provide a personalized educational experience that prepares students for success in higher education and the modern workforce.

Beyond its core academic curriculum, the school fosters a supportive community culture that encourages character development and student engagement. ASE is known for its college-preparatory mission, often featuring extended school days and a variety of extracurricular programs, including robotics clubs and academic competitions. As a charter institution, it seeks to offer an alternative to the traditional public school model by emphasizing high expectations, data-driven instruction, and a strong partnership between faculty, students, and families.

1,005

Total Students

61.5

Full-Time Teachers

16.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

56.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ABQ SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE
Demographic	Student Count
White	306
Hispanic	428
Black	57
Asian	58
Two or More	124
American Indian	27
Pacific Islander	5

Hispanic
428 (42.6%)
White
306 (30.4%)
Two or More
124 (12.3%)
Asian
58 (5.8%)
Black
57 (5.7%)
American Indian
27 (2.7%)
Pacific Islander
5 (0.5%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	ABQ SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE
Phone:	(505)312-7711
Website:	http://www.abqse.org
Grade Range:	K - 12th
Total Students:	1,005
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	61.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	410
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	162

* 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

Kindergarten 61

Grade 1 83

Grade 2 73

Grade 3 85

Grade 4 80

Grade 5 80

Grade 6 131

Grade 7 110

Grade 8 97

Grade 9 63

Grade 10 70