PUBLIC ACADEMY FOR PERFORMING ARTS

11800 PRINCESS JEANNE AVE. NE
ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87112

Charter School 434 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

The Public Academy for Performing Arts (PAPA) is a state-chartered public school located in Albuquerque, New Mexico, serving students in grades 6 through 12. As an arts-integrated institution, the school provides a unique educational environment that balances rigorous academic standards with intensive training in the performing arts, including dance, music, theater, and technical production. The school is designed for students who are passionate about creative expression and wish to pursue a curriculum where artistic development is woven into their daily core academic requirements.

Beyond its artistic mission, PAPA emphasizes a supportive, community-focused culture that encourages student individuality and collaboration. By maintaining smaller class sizes and fostering a close-knit environment, the school aims to prepare its graduates for success in both higher education and professional arts careers. Whether students are looking to pursue professional performance or simply gain a well-rounded education enhanced by creative discipline, the academy serves as a specialized hub for young artists in the Albuquerque area.

434

Total Students

30.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

34.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PUBLIC ACADEMY FOR PERFORMING ARTS
Demographic	Student Count
White	169
Hispanic	242
Black	11
Asian	8
Two or More	1
American Indian	3

Hispanic
242 (55.8 %)
White
169 (38.9 %)
Black
11 (2.5 %)
Asian
8 (1.8 %)
American Indian
3 (0.7 %)
Two or More
1 (0.2 %)

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)830-3128
Website:	http://paparts.org
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	434
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	102
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	48

* 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 71

Grade 7 68

Grade 8 67

Grade 9 66

Grade 10 63

Grade 11 57

Grade 12 42