ROBERT F. KENNEDY CHARTER

ROBERT F. KENNEDY CHARTER is a Title I public charter high school that is part of the ALBUQUERQUE school district, located in ALBUQUERQUE, NM with about 327 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 12th Grade. 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 23 teachers, ROBERT F. KENNEDY CHARTER has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.

Robert F. Kennedy (RFK) Charter School, located in Albuquerque, New Mexico, is an alternative educational institution dedicated to supporting students who may not have thrived in traditional school settings. The school places a heavy emphasis on personalized learning, social-emotional development, and building a supportive community. By maintaining smaller class sizes and fostering close relationships between students and staff, RFK creates a specialized environment designed to help students overcome academic or personal obstacles and progress toward graduation.

The school’s curriculum is integrated with a focus on "real-world" applications, often incorporating project-based learning and career-readiness initiatives. Beyond academics, RFK Charter is known for its wrap-around support services, which often include counseling and resources aimed at the holistic well-being of its students. The school aims to provide a safe, inclusive space where students can regain their academic footing, build self-confidence, and prepare for post-secondary opportunities, whether in college, vocational training, or the workforce.

For more information, contact ROBERT F. KENNEDY CHARTER at (505) 873-1165 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

4300 BLAKE RD SW
ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87106
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ROBERT F. KENNEDY CHARTER is a public Title I Charter school in ALBUQUERQUE, NM with about 327 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:
327
Teachers:
23.52
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
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 327 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending ROBERT F. KENNEDY CHARTER is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 93% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
92.7%
White
5.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.9%
Black or African American
0.6%

Female
49.2%
Male
50.8%

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.