THE ASK ACADEMY

Charter School 625 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

The ASK Academy is a tuition-free, state-chartered public school located in Rio Rancho, New Mexico, serving students in grades 6 through 12. The school distinguishes itself through a rigorous, project-based learning model that emphasizes Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). By integrating real-world problem-solving with a focus on professional skills, the academy aims to prepare students not only for academic success but also for the demands of the modern workforce and higher education.

Beyond its core STEM curriculum, The ASK Academy fosters a unique campus culture defined by its "Scholar" approach to education. The school places a heavy emphasis on personal accountability, critical thinking, and the development of "soft skills" like communication and collaboration. By maintaining a smaller learning environment, the academy aims to provide personalized instruction and mentorship, encouraging students to take ownership of their educational paths while engaging in hands-on research and innovative academic projects.

625

Total Students

40.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

15.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for THE ASK ACADEMY
Demographic	Student Count
White	288
Hispanic	274
Black	19
Asian	12
Two or More	18
American Indian	14

White
288 (46.1 %)
Hispanic
274 (43.8 %)
Black
19 (3.0 %)
Two or More
18 (2.9 %)
American Indian
14 (2.2 %)
Asian
12 (1.9 %)

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:	THE ASK ACADEMY
Phone:	(505)891-0757
Website:	http://theaskacademy.org
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	625
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.6
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	99
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 6 118

Grade 7 118

Grade 8 124

Grade 9 94

Grade 10 66

Grade 11 51

Grade 12 54