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Technology Leadership High School

Technology Leadership High School, nominated by an anonymous organization, is a high school in Albuquerque, New Mexico that describes itself as a public charter school serving learners from a primarily urban area.

Location Albuquerque, New Mexico

Governance Public charter school

Grades High

Students 315

Locale Urban

Director of Community Engagment Velina Chavez

Demographics

Percentage of students*

42%

English Learners

100%

Free/Reduced Lunch

20%

Students with Disabilities

African American or Black 2%

American Indian/Alaska Native 5%

Asian 1%

Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Hispanic or Latino 79%

White 11%

2+ Races 2%

Why Technology Leadership High School was nominated

Technology Leadership High School is a member of the Leadership Schools Network, a network of choice with a common three-pillar design framework and a shared mission to "transform lives and communities through innovative education." Many of the school's students were marginalized or pushed out by traditional schools. The three-pillar model equally emphasizes learning by doing, 360-degree student support, and industry/community engagement. The school was launched in partnership with employers in the technology sector. Students work on projects and participate in internships with direct relevance to issues being tackled by industry partners, promoting a new vision for school and students as change agents making their community better., Uniquely designed on three pillars (learning by doing, community/industry engagement, and 360-degree student support

Student experience design

Technology Leadership High School prepares students for college and career in the technology fields with academic, social and emotional supports.

Core Practices

Core Practices Length of Use

Students Earn Industry Credentials

3-4 years

Mental Health Services

5+ years

Project-based Learning

5+ years

Performance Based Assessment

5+ years

SEL Integration School-wide

5+ years

All Practices

Adaptive Learning Software

Student Advisories

Assessments For Deeper Learning

Assessments For Social-emotional Skills

Blended Learning

Career Prep And Work-based Learning

Co-leadership

Community And Business Partnerships

Family And Community Support Services

Competency/mastery-based Education

Culturally Responsive Practices

Disaggregated Data On Student Participation

Extended Learning Opportunities

Individual Learning Paths

Multi-tiered System Of Support (MTSS) In Academics

Multiple Opportunities To Demonstrate Mastery

Reallocation Of Resources For Those Most In Need

SEL Curriculum

Student-led Conferences

Students Access Their Own Data

Self-paced Learning

Trauma-informed Practices

key reasons for innovating

Improve student mental health

Date Updated: 4/1/2025

*Canopy profile data is self-reported or sourced from NCES data, then verified by school leaders.