AZTEC YOUTH ACADEMY

AZTEC YOUTH ACADEMY is a public secondary school that is part of the JUVENILE JUSTICE school district, located in LAS CRUCES, NM with about 18 students.

Based on the facility information provided through the New Mexico Children, Youth and Families Department (CYFD), here is a summary of the AZTEC YOUTH ACADEMY:

The AZTEC YOUTH ACADEMY, located in Las Cruces, New Mexico, functions as a secure residential treatment and rehabilitation facility for youth. Operating under the oversight of the New Mexico Children, Youth and Families Department (CYFD), the academy is designed to provide a structured environment for juveniles who have been placed in state custody. Its primary mission is to offer comprehensive care that integrates educational programming, behavioral health services, and therapeutic interventions aimed at rehabilitation and the development of pro-social life skills.

The facility focuses on transitioning youth toward successful community reintegration by addressing individual needs through personalized treatment plans. By providing a controlled setting that emphasizes safety, accountability, and personal growth, the academy seeks to help residents overcome behavioral challenges and academic deficits. Through its affiliation with the state’s juvenile justice and social services network, the AZTEC YOUTH ACADEMY serves as a critical component in New Mexico's efforts to provide rehabilitative support to troubled youth within the Las Cruces area.

For more information, contact AZTEC YOUTH ACADEMY at (505) 526-5900 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

10015 ROBERT LARNSON
LAS CRUCES, NM 88001
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AZTEC YOUTH ACADEMY is a public school in LAS CRUCES, NM with about 18 enrolled students. See other public other schools in New Mexico

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Other
(Alternative Education School)
Charter School:*
No
District:
JUVENILE JUSTICE
Total Students:
18
Teachers:
0
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
9th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 18 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending AZTEC YOUTH ACADEMY is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 78% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
77.8%
White
16.7%
Black or African American
5.6%

Male
100.0%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.