THE ALB TALENT DEVELOPMENT CHARTER
THE ALB TALENT DEVELOPMENT CHARTER is a Title I public charter high school that is part of the ALBUQUERQUE school district, located in ALBUQUERQUE, NM with about 160 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, THE ALB TALENT DEVELOPMENT CHARTER has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.
THE ALB TALENT DEVELOPMENT CHARTER School (ATDCS), located in Albuquerque, New Mexico, is an alternative educational institution dedicated to supporting students who may have struggled in traditional high school settings. The school emphasizes a personalized approach to learning, focusing on credit recovery, individual pacing, and student-centered instruction to help participants achieve their academic goals and earn a high school diploma. By fostering a supportive and flexible environment, the school aims to re-engage students and prepare them for post-secondary success.
Beyond core academics, ATDCS focuses on the holistic development of its students by integrating career readiness and social-emotional growth into its programming. The school’s mission centers on empowering students through small class sizes and close relationships with staff, ensuring that each learner receives the attention necessary to overcome educational obstacles. By prioritizing a nurturing culture and providing clear pathways for graduation, THE ALB TALENT DEVELOPMENT CHARTER School serves as a vital resource for students in the Albuquerque community seeking a non-traditional route to academic achievement.
For more information, contact THE ALB TALENT DEVELOPMENT CHARTER 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 87120
(505) 880-3744
http://www.atdscs.org/
THE ALB TALENT DEVELOPMENT CHARTER is a public Title I Charter school in ALBUQUERQUE, NM with about 160 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:
- 160
- Teachers:
- 12.95
- 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
* 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 160 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending THE ALB TALENT DEVELOPMENT CHARTER is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 76% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 76.3%
- White
- 15.6%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 5.6%
- Asian
- 1.3%
- Black or African American
- 1.3%
- Female
- 40.0%
- Male
- 60.0%
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.