ALTURA PREPARATORY SCHOOL

8650 ALAMEDA BLVD BLDG 2B
ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87122

Charter School 263 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Altura Preparatory School, located in downtown Albuquerque, is a tuition-free public charter school serving students in grades K–8. Founded on the principles of high academic expectations and strong character development, the school utilizes a rigorous, inquiry-based curriculum designed to prepare students for success in high school and beyond. By maintaining small class sizes and a structured, supportive learning environment, Altura focuses on fostering both critical thinking skills and a sense of community responsibility among its student body.

The school is well-regarded for its mission to bridge educational gaps by providing equitable opportunities for all students, regardless of their background. Beyond its core academic instruction, Altura Preparatory emphasizes social-emotional learning, encouraging students to become active, empathetic citizens. With its central location on Gold Avenue, the school serves as a focal point for families in the Albuquerque area who are seeking an intensive, college-preparatory approach to education within a small-school setting.

263

Total Students

13.5

Full-Time Teachers

19.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

14.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ALTURA PREPARATORY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	90
Hispanic	91
Black	1
Asian	41
Two or More	34
American Indian	6

Hispanic
91 (34.6%)
White
90 (34.2%)
Asian
41 (15.6%)
Two or More
34 (12.9%)
American Indian
6 (2.3%)
Black
1 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	ALTURA PREPARATORY SCHOOL
Phone:	(505)539-5369
Website:	http://alturaprep.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	263
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	13.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	29
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	8

* 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

Kindergarten 47

Grade 1 49

Grade 2 47

Grade 3 45

Grade 4 39

Grade 5 36

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for ALTURA PREPARATORY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	47
Grade 1	49
Grade 2	47
Grade 3	45
Grade 4	39
Grade 5	36

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for ALTURA PREPARATORY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	130	49.4%
Male	133	50.6%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)