DIGITAL ARTS AND TECHNOLOGY ACADEMY
Charter School
348 Students
High School 7th - 12th
School Overview
Digital Arts and Technology Academy (DATA) is a public charter school in Albuquerque, New Mexico, that distinguishes itself through a specialized focus on the intersection of creative arts and modern technology. The school’s curriculum is designed to prepare students for the 21st-century workforce by integrating rigorous academic standards with hands-on training in digital media, graphic design, computer science, and multimedia production. By fostering a project-based learning environment, DATA encourages students to translate traditional academic concepts into tangible digital projects, helping them develop a portfolio of work that is highly relevant in today’s creative and technical industries.
Beyond its technical focus, the school prides itself on maintaining a personalized, supportive, and inclusive community. Because of its charter status, DATA is able to offer a smaller, more intimate setting that prioritizes student engagement and individual growth. The academy aims to cultivate a culture of innovation, critical thinking, and collaboration, ensuring that students are not only academically prepared for higher education but are also equipped with the technical fluency and creative problem-solving skills necessary to succeed in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.
Beyond its technical focus, the school prides itself on maintaining a personalized, supportive, and inclusive community. Because of its charter status, DATA is able to offer a smaller, more intimate setting that prioritizes student engagement and individual growth. The academy aims to cultivate a culture of innovation, critical thinking, and collaboration, ensuring that students are not only academically prepared for higher education but are also equipped with the technical fluency and creative problem-solving skills necessary to succeed in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.
348
Total Students
27.0
Full-Time Teachers
12.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
37.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 94 |
| Hispanic | 235 |
| Black | 2 |
| Asian | 3 |
| Two or More | 7 |
| American Indian | 7 |
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Hispanic235 (67.5 %)
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White94 (27.0 %)
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Two or More7 (2.0 %)
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American Indian7 (2.0 %)
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Asian3 (0.9 %)
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Black2 (0.6 %)
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)341-0888 |
| Website: | http://datacharter.org |
| Grade Range: | 7th - 12th |
| Total Students: | 348 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 27.0 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 12.9 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | No |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 111 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 19 |
Grades Taught
Grade 7
29
Grade 8
40
Grade 9
71
Grade 10
87
Grade 11
64
Grade 12
57
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 7 | 29 |
| Grade 8 | 40 |
| Grade 9 | 71 |
| Grade 10 | 87 |
| Grade 11 | 64 |
| Grade 12 | 57 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 150 | 43.1% |
| Male | 198 | 56.9% |
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