ACADEMY FOR TECH & CLASS

The Academy for Technology and the Classics (ATC) is a public charter school located in Santa Fe, New Mexico, serving students in grades 7 through 12. Founded with a mission to combine rigorous academic preparation with a focus on technology, the school is known for its college-preparatory curriculum. It emphasizes a structured learning environment that blends traditional humanities with modern scientific and technological proficiency, aiming to equip students with the critical thinking skills necessary for success in higher education.

Beyond its academic focus, ATC is recognized for fostering a close-knit community characterized by smaller class sizes and personalized attention from faculty. The school places a significant value on its "Classics" component, which typically involves a heavy emphasis on literature, history, and philosophical inquiry, ensuring that students are well-rounded thinkers. By integrating a professional atmosphere with a challenging scholastic program, the Academy for Technology and the Classics positions itself as a premier choice for Santa Fe families seeking an alternative to the traditional large-district high school experience.

74 A VAN NU PO RD
SANTA FE, NM 87508
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ACADEMY FOR TECH & CLASS is a public Title I Charter school in SANTA FE, NM with about 387 enrolled students. See other public high schools in New Mexico

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
Yes
SANTA FE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
District:
SANTA FE
Total Students:
387
Teachers:
27.83
NSLP Status:1
No
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide eligible-Title I targeted assistance program
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
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 387 students

Hispanic/Latino
51.2%
White
41.6%
Asian
3.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native
1.8%
Black or African American
1.3%
Two or more races
0.3%

Female
47.3%
Male
52.7%

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.