ABQ SIGN LANGUAGE ACADEMY

ABQ SIGN LANGUAGE ACADEMY is a Title I public charter school that is part of the ABQ SIGN LANGUAGE ACADEMY school district, located in ALBUQUERQUE, NM with about 98 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 11 teachers, ABQ SIGN LANGUAGE ACADEMY has a student/teacher ratio of about 8:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

The ABQ SIGN LANGUAGE ACADEMY (ASL Academy), located in Albuquerque, New Mexico, is a unique public charter school dedicated to serving students who are Deaf, hard of hearing, and hearing siblings or children of Deaf adults. The school’s core mission is to provide a rigorous, bilingual-bicultural education that integrates American Sign Language (ASL) and English. By fostering a linguistically rich environment, the Academy ensures that students have full access to academic content and social interaction, regardless of their hearing status.

Beyond its academic curriculum, the ASL Academy places a strong emphasis on cultivating a sense of community and cultural identity. The school serves as a hub for the local Deaf community, promoting an inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to embrace both their own heritage and the diverse perspectives of others. Through its specialized approach to education, the Academy aims to empower its students to become confident, bilingual learners who are well-prepared for post-secondary success and active participation in both the Deaf and hearing worlds.

For more information, contact ABQ SIGN LANGUAGE ACADEMY at (505) 244-7553 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.