SOUTH VALLEY ACADEMY

3426 BLAKE ROAD SW
ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87105

Charter School 606 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

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.

606

Total Students

50.2

Full-Time Teachers

12.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SOUTH VALLEY ACADEMY
Demographic	Student Count
White	9
Hispanic	592
American Indian	5

Hispanic
592 (97.7 %)
White
9 (1.5 %)
American Indian
5 (0.8 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	ALBUQUERQUE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Phone:	(505)452-3132
Website:	http://southvalleyacademy.org
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	606
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	50.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	601
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 92

Grade 7 94

Grade 8 97

Grade 9 82

Grade 10 88

Grade 11 80

Grade 12 73

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for SOUTH VALLEY ACADEMY
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	92
Grade 7	94
Grade 8	97
Grade 9	82
Grade 10	88
Grade 11	80
Grade 12	73

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for SOUTH VALLEY ACADEMY
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	307	50.7%
Male	299	49.3%

Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)