ABQ CHARTER ACADEMY
ABQ CHARTER ACADEMY is a Title I public charter high school that is part of the ALBUQUERQUE school district, located in ALBUQUERQUE, NM with about 274 students offering grade levels from 9th 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 12 teachers, ABQ CHARTER ACADEMY has a student/teacher ratio of about 22:1. 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.
ABQ CHARTER ACADEMY is a specialized, tuition-free public charter high school located in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The school is specifically designed to serve students who may have struggled in traditional high school environments or who require a more flexible, personalized approach to learning. By utilizing a competency-based curriculum, the academy allows students to progress at their own pace, ensuring they master required material while working toward their high school diploma in a supportive, adult-like atmosphere.
Beyond traditional academics, the school places a heavy emphasis on career readiness and life skills. By integrating technology into their daily coursework and providing individualized attention from teachers, ABQ CHARTER ACADEMY seeks to bridge the gap between high school and post-secondary success. It serves as an excellent option for students looking for a non-traditional educational pathway that prioritizes college preparation, workforce development, and personal responsibility.
For more information, contact ABQ CHARTER 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.
ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87102
(505) 880-3744
http://www.siatechabq.org/
ABQ CHARTER ACADEMY is a public Title I Charter school in ALBUQUERQUE, NM with about 274 enrolled students. See other public high schools in New Mexico
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
-
Yes
ALBUQUERQUE PUBLIC SCHOOLS - District:
- ALBUQUERQUE
- Total Students:
- 274
- Teachers:
- 12.65
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* 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.
School Demographics for 274 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending ABQ CHARTER ACADEMY is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 70% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 70.1%
- White
- 16.1%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 6.9%
- Black or African American
- 2.9%
- Asian
- 2.6%
- Two or more races
- 1.5%
- Female
- 52.2%
- Male
- 47.8%
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.