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St. Pius X High School

Independent Catholic school · Grades 8–12

Albuquerque, NM

5301 Saint Josephs Dr NW, Albuquerque, NM 87120

Overall grade: B

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • BClass size
  • A-College-going
  • B+Years serving families
  • ADiversity

What stands out

  • The largest of 23 Catholic schools in New Mexico
  • The largest Catholic school in Albuquerque
  • 94% of graduates go to four-year colleges

In Albuquerque, New Mexico, St. Pius X High School is an independent Catholic school for students from 8th grade through 12th grade. About 617 students attend, with roughly 16 students per teacher. The school is part of the Archdiocese of Santa Fe. The school reports that about 94% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. The school day runs about 6.5 hours, 183 days a year.

At a glance

Grades
Grades 8–12
Students
617
Teachers
39.9 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
15.5
Boys and girls
Coed · 278 girls, 339 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Independent Catholic school
School day
About 6.5 hours
School year
183 days
Graduates going to 4-year colleges
About 94% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Larger than 72% of Catholic high schools nationwide.
    • Compared with 773 Catholic high schools nationwide.

    Students by survey year

    692’15–16665’17–18588’19–20498’21–22617’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2015–16.

    Students by grade

    888
    9152
    10122
    11146
    12109

    Student body

    Hispanic or Latino65%
    White21%
    American Indian or Alaska Native5%
    Asian5%
    Black3%
    Two or more races2%
    Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander0%

    Member of

    • National Catholic Educational Association

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    What grades does St. Pius X High School serve?

    St. Pius X High School serves grades 8–12.

    How many students attend St. Pius X High School?

    About 617 students, with 16 students per teacher, according to official records.

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