Even as APS seniors begin their final year of high school, they look to the date nine months from now that represents the culmination of their educational journey and the attainment of a goal -- a high school diploma.
Graduation ceremonies for most Albuquerque Public Schools students are set for the week of May 15, though graduates of the College & Career Class of 2023 will pick up their diplomas on Friday, April 28.
The 13 comprehensive high schools and eCADEMY will hold their 2023 commencements at Tingley Coliseum. Some of the Tingley ceremonies will be held at 9:30 a.m. to allow for three ceremonies a day.
Ceremonies for the magnet schools will be at the Berna Facio Professional Development Center.
Manzano will kick off the comprehensive high school graduations at 2:30 p.m. Monday, May 15. The Sandia Matadors will be the final Class of 2023 to get their diplomas at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 20.
2023 High School Graduations by School
| 2023 High School Graduation Times and Locations by School | ||
| School | Time and Date | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Albuquerque High | 6:30 p.m. Thursday, May 18 | Tingley |
| Atrisco Heritage Academy | 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 17 | Tingley |
| Cibola High | 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 16 | Tingley |
| College & Career | 2:30 p.m. Friday, April 28 | Berna Facio |
| Del Norte High | 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 17 | Tingley |
| Early College Academy | 3 p.m. Tuesday, May 16 | Berna Facio |
| eCADEMY | 9:30 a.m. Thursday, May 18 | Tingley |
| Eldorado High | 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 16 | Tingley |
| Freedom High | 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 17 | Berna Facio |
| Highland High | 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 16 | Tingley |
| La Cueva High | 2 p.m. Friday, May 19 | Tingley |
| Manzano High | 2 p.m. Monday, May 15 | Tingley |
| New Futures High | 11 a.m. Monday, May 15 | Berna Facio |
| nex+Gen High | 3 p.m. Wednesday, May 17 | Berna Facio |
| Rio Grande High | 9:30 a.m. Friday, May 19 | Tingley |
| Sandia High | 11 a.m. Saturday, May 20 | Tingley |
| School on Wheels High | 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 16 | Berna Facio |
| Transition Services | 3 p.m. Monday, May 15 | Berna Facio |
| Valley High | 2 p.m. Thursday, May 18 | Tingley |
| Volcano Vista High | 6:30 p.m. Monday, May 15 | Tingley |
| West Mesa High | 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 17 | Tingley |
2023 High School Graduation Times and Locations by School
High School Graduations at Tingley Coliseum by Date
- Monday, May 15: Manzano at 2 p.m., Volcano Vista at 6:30 p.m.
- Tuesday, May 16: Highland at 9:30 a.m., Eldorado at 2 p.m.; Cibola at 6:30 p.m.
- Wednesday, May 17: West Mesa at 9:30 a.m., Del Norte at 2 p.m., Atriscot Heritage at 6:30 p.m.
- Thursday, May 18: eCademy at 9:30 a.m., Valley at 2 p.m., Albuquerque High at 6:30 p.m.
- Friday, May 19: Rio Grande at 9:30 a.m., La Cueva at 2 p.m.
- Saturday, May 20: Sandia at 11 a.m.
High School Graduations at Berna Facio by Date
- Friday, April 28: College & Career at 2:30 p.m.
- Monday, May 15: New Futures at 11 a.m., Transition Services at 3 p.m.
- Tuesday, May 16: School on Wheels at 11 a.m., Early College Academy at 3 p.m.
- Wednesday, May 17: Freedom at 11 a.m., Nex+Gen at 3 p.m.