SOUTH VALLEY ACADEMY

SOUTH VALLEY ACADEMY is a Title I public charter high school that is part of the ALBUQUERQUE school district, located in ALBUQUERQUE, NM with about 619 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 49 teachers, SOUTH VALLEY ACADEMY has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

SOUTH VALLEY ACADEMY (SVA) is a public charter school located in the South Valley of Albuquerque, New Mexico, serving students in grades 6–12. Known for its strong commitment to community and social justice, the school emphasizes a rigorous college-preparatory curriculum integrated with project-based learning. SVA focuses on cultivating a supportive environment that prioritizes the cultural identity and personal development of its students, many of whom come from the local Hispanic community, while preparing them for success in higher education.

Beyond academics, the academy is recognized for its unique school culture, which often includes a "college-going" focus and extensive extracurricular opportunities. By maintaining a smaller campus atmosphere, SOUTH VALLEY ACADEMY strives to foster close relationships between students and staff, ensuring that each learner receives personalized attention. Through its mission, the school seeks to empower its students to become active, informed citizens who contribute positively to their families and the broader Albuquerque community.

For more information, contact SOUTH VALLEY ACADEMY at (505) 880-3744 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

3426 BLAKE SW
ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87105
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SOUTH VALLEY ACADEMY is a public Title I Charter school in ALBUQUERQUE, NM with about 619 enrolled students. See other public high schools in New Mexico

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
Yes
ALBUQUERQUE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
District:
ALBUQUERQUE
Total Students:
619
Teachers:
49.05
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Provision 2
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 619 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending SOUTH VALLEY ACADEMY is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 96% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
96.0%
White
2.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native
1.0%
Black or African American
0.3%
Two or more races
0.2%

Female
52.0%
Male
48.0%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.