SOUTHWEST PREPARATORY LEARNING CENTER

10301 CANDELARIA RD NE
ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87112

Charter School 149 Students

Middle School 4th - 8th

School Overview

Southwest Preparatory Learning Center (SPLC) is a public charter school located in Albuquerque, New Mexico, serving students in grades 6 through 12. The school is characterized by a personalized, academically rigorous environment that emphasizes smaller class sizes and a supportive culture. By focusing on a "college-preparatory" curriculum, SPLC aims to bridge the gap between middle school and higher education, ensuring that students develop the critical thinking and foundational skills necessary for long-term success.

The school is noted for its community-oriented approach, which prioritizes strong relationships between faculty, students, and families. Their educational model often incorporates blended learning techniques and a flexible structure designed to accommodate diverse learning styles. Because it is a charter school, SPLC operates with a specific mission to provide an alternative to traditional district schools, focusing on individual student achievement, accountability, and the fostering of a safe, inclusive campus atmosphere.

149

Total Students

9.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

45.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SOUTHWEST PREPARATORY LEARNING CENTER
Demographic	Student Count
White	122
Hispanic	2
Black	5
Asian	3
Two or More	9
American Indian	8

White
122 (81.9 %)
Two or More
9 (6.0 %)
American Indian
8 (5.4 %)
Black
5 (3.4 %)
Asian
3 (2.0 %)
Hispanic
2 (1.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	SOUTHWEST PREPARATORY LEARNING CENTER
Phone:	(505)296-7677
Website:	http://www.sslc-nm.com
Grade Range:	4th - 8th
Total Students:	149
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	9.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.5
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	67
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 4 19

Grade 5 24

Grade 6 29

Grade 7 32

Grade 8 45

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for SOUTHWEST PREPARATORY LEARNING CENTER
Grade	Student Count
Grade 4	19
Grade 5	24
Grade 6	29
Grade 7	32
Grade 8	45

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for SOUTHWEST PREPARATORY LEARNING CENTER
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	63	42.3%
Male	86	57.7%

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