Amy Biehl High School

What Amy Biehl High School does

Amy Biehl High School is a public charter high school founded in 1999 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, serving approximately 300 students in grades 9 through 12. The school operates as a nonprofit institution with lottery-based admissions and provides tuition-free education to all admitted students, funded primarily through per-pupil state appropriations, federal Title I and special education grants, and tax-deductible donations to the Amy Biehl High School Foundation (a 501c3 organization founded in 2001). It is one of only three charter schools in Albuquerque designated as an Early College High School by the New Mexico Public Education Department, enabling students to take dual credit courses at the University of New Mexico and Central New Mexico Community College, with over 50% of graduates completing four or more college courses.

The school's core academic offering combines a whole-child educational approach with three signature programs: the Early College High School dual credit pathway, a 100+ hour mandatory Service Learning program built around partnerships with more than 140 local community organizations, and the proprietary "7 Habits of Heart & Mind" character education framework. The curriculum follows a spiral science pathway across three years (physical science, earth and space science, life science), and seniors complete a capstone service project evaluated against a Career Readiness Rubric. Reported outcomes include a 95% direct-to-college rate and 86% two-year college retention among graduates. Technology infrastructure consists of standard SaaS tools including PowerSchool for student information, Carina for staff/parent workflows, InfoSnap for lottery enrollment, and Google Workspace, with no proprietary AI/ML capabilities disclosed.

The school owns its facility, a restored 1908 federal post office building at 123 4th St SW in downtown Albuquerque, which the ABHS Foundation purchased outright from the General Services Administration in 2015 after a $4M+ capital campaign. Leadership has been stable, with Executive Director/Principal Stephanie Becker serving since 2009. The institution serves a targeted student population including first-generation college attendees, low-income youth, English Language Learners, and ethnically diverse students across the Albuquerque metro area, with no disclosed plans for geographic expansion or replication.

Name

Amy Biehl High School

Legal name

Amy Biehl High School

Website

https://amybiehlhighschool.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Amy Biehl High School is a nonprofit public charter high school in Albuquerque, NM, serving approximately 300 students in grades 9-12 with tuition-free lottery-based admissions, dual credit college courses through UNM and CNM, and a mandatory 100+ hour service learning program.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Charter Secondary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Educational Services (61)

akta.pro primary industry

Charter College-Prep & Advanced Academics Schools (EDAJACAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Charter Career & Technical Education (CTE) Schools (EDAJACAK), Public High Schools (EDAJAAAD)

Keywords

• Charter high school
• College preparatory education
• Early college program
• Service learning curriculum
• Dual credit courses

Headquarters

HQ city

Albuquerque

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Public Charter School Funding: As a public charter school, receives per-pupil state funding based on enrollment. Operates as part of New Mexico's public education system with funding from state and federal sources.
2. Amy Biehl High School Foundation Donations: 501c3 foundation organization supporting school mission. Accepts tax-deductible donations. Foundation originally raised funds to convert post office building into school, now supports programs through grant writing and events.
3. Federal and State Grants: Receives Title I funding and other federal/state educational grants for supporting students including those with special education needs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Amy Biehl High School is a public charter school in Albuquerque, NM, providing tuition-free grades 9-12 education to approximately 300 students. Its core academic program combines a rigorous college-preparatory curriculum with a designated Early College High School dual-credit partnership with UNM and CNM, and a mandatory 100+ hour service learning curriculum culminating in a senior capstone project. The school is one of only three charter schools in Albuquerque with Early College High School designation from the New Mexico Public Education Department.

Product overview

Amy Biehl High School is Albuquerque's premier charter school serving grades 9-12 with a unified educational platform combining rigorous academics, the Early College High School dual-credit program, and hands-on Service Learning. The school offers a comprehensive academic curriculum (Math, Science, English Language Arts, Social Studies, Spanish, Art, PE/Health, Senior Seminar) alongside student life programs including clubs, tutoring, and college preparation services. The Early College High School program enables students to earn college credits simultaneously with their high school diploma, while the Service Learning program requires 100+ hours of community engagement. Title IX resources ensure regulatory compliance.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Early College High School Program A designated Early College High School program allowing students in grades 9-12 to simultaneously earn high school diplomas and college-level credentials. Students complete dual credit courses at UNM or CNM, with many graduating with credit in four or more college courses.
• Service Learning Program Comprehensive service learning curriculum requiring students to complete a minimum of 100 hours of community service. Students in grades 9-11 participate in monthly placements at partner organizations, while seniors complete capstone projects with community organizations.
• Whole-Child Academic Curriculum Whole-child educational approach covering Math, Science (physical, earth/space, life science), English Language Arts, Social Studies/History, Spanish, Art, Physical Education & Health, and Senior Seminar for grades 9-12.
• Student Life and Extracurricular Programs After-school clubs including Gaming Club, Skate Club, Gender & Sexuality Alliance, Bible Club, Theater, Improv, and Student Council. Free after-school tutoring available twice weekly.
• College Preparation Services

Quantifiable outcome

• 95% of graduates go directly to college
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• University of New Mexico (UNM)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFormal dual credit partnership allowing ABHS students to take college courses at UNM. Students must pass at least one CNM dual credit class with an A to qualify for UNM admission. UNM dual credit offers students exposure to university environment and credit-bearing coursework.
• Central New Mexico Community College (CNM)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary dual credit partner for underclassmen taking college courses. Students must be in good academic standing with academic and emotional maturity. CNM courses include general education, career-focused, and technical courses. UNM dual credit admission requires passing CNM dual credit with an A grade.
• 140+ Community Organizations (Service Learning Partners)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSchool partners with over 140 local organizations for mandatory service learning. Partners span education, health, food security, arts, and other fields. Students complete monthly placements in grades 9-11 and 100-hour capstone projects as seniors. Some students continue as volunteers or employees post-graduation. Includes organizations like National Hispanic Cultural Center, Explora, Presbyterian Hospital, ABQ BioPark.
• New Mexico Public Education DepartmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState education authority that designated Amy Biehl as an Early College High School (one of only three charter schools in Albuquerque to receive this designation). Oversees program compliance, CTE pathway approvals, and alignment with NM education standards.
• Bernalillo County (Summer Internships)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerBernalillo County offers summer internship opportunities for high school students including 'high school intern' positions. Students can search and apply through governmentjobs.com.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• Great Hearts Academies: Network of tuition-free charter academies emphasizing classical, college-preparatory curriculum and character education; comparable to ABHS on college-prep, character-framework, and tuition-free positioning.
• BASIS Charter Schools: National network of college-prep charter schools known for rigorous academics and high college-going rates; comparable as a benchmark for the type of college-prep charter model ABHS embodies, but at much larger scale.
• National Heritage Academies: For-profit charter management organization operating K-12 schools nationwide with a college-prep focus; comparable as a multi-site charter operator with similar demographic targeting.
• Albuquerque Public Schools (APS): The local school district whose traditional high schools are the principal alternative to ABHS for Albuquerque families; relevant as the broader incumbent against which ABHS positions its college-prep and small-class value proposition.
• KIPP (Knowledge Is Power Program): One of the largest U.S. charter networks with a college-prep mission targeting low-income and first-generation college students — a mission profile closely aligned with ABHS's stated focus.

Direct peers

• Health Leadership High School: Albuquerque charter high school with a health-career and CTE focus; comparable in scale, single-site charter model, and ECHS-style dual credit offerings.
• Academy for Technology and the Classics (ATC): Public charter high school in Santa Fe, NM offering college-prep curriculum with project-based learning and dual credit; comparable in mission, structure, and target demographic to ABHS.
• Public Academy for Performing Arts (PAPA): Albuquerque charter high school combining rigorous college-prep academics with arts integration; competes for similar lottery applicants and serves comparable student demographics.
• ACE Leadership High School: Albuquerque charter high school with project-based learning and a similar community service/civic-engagement emphasis; directly comparable in mission and target demographics.
• Albuquerque Institute of Math and Science (AIMS): Albuquerque charter high school with a STEM/college-prep focus and similar dual-credit pathways; competes for the same Albuquerque college-prep families and lottery applicants as ABHS.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/amybiehlhs
• Instagraminstagram.com/abhs._.lions/?hl=en

Compliance3 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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