ABQ CHARTER ACADEMY

405 DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. AVE. NE
ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87102

Charter School 350 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

ABQ Charter Academy is a specialized, tuition-free public charter high school located in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The school is specifically designed to serve students who may have struggled in traditional high school environments or who require a more flexible, personalized approach to learning. By utilizing a competency-based curriculum, the academy allows students to progress at their own pace, ensuring they master required material while working toward their high school diploma in a supportive, adult-like atmosphere.

Beyond traditional academics, the school places a heavy emphasis on career readiness and life skills. By integrating technology into their daily coursework and providing individualized attention from teachers, ABQ Charter Academy seeks to bridge the gap between high school and post-secondary success. It serves as an excellent option for students looking for a non-traditional educational pathway that prioritizes college preparation, workforce development, and personal responsibility.

350

Total Students

19.6

Full-Time Teachers

17.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

50.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ABQ CHARTER ACADEMY
Demographic	Student Count
White	16
Hispanic	286
Black	12
Two or More	21
American Indian	13
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
286 (81.7%)
Two or More
21 (6.0%)
White
16 (4.6%)
American Indian
13 (3.7%)
Black
12 (3.4%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.6%)

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:	ALBUQUERQUE
Phone:	(505)242-6640
Website:	http://abqcharteracademy.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	350
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.8
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	178
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 9 65

Grade 10 150

Grade 11 55

Grade 12 80