COTTONWOOD CLASSICAL PREP

7801 JEFFERSON ST NE
ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87109

www.cottonwoodclassical.org

Charter School 852 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

Cottonwood Classical Preparatory School (CCPS) is a tuition-free, public charter school located in Albuquerque, New Mexico, serving students in grades 6 through 12. The school is widely recognized for its rigorous academic environment, which is centered on the International Baccalaureate (IB) framework. By prioritizing a liberal arts curriculum, the school aims to cultivate critical thinking, scholarly research skills, and global awareness, preparing its students for success in competitive university programs.

Beyond its academic intensity, Cottonwood Classical emphasizes a culture of community and high expectations. The school maintains a structured learning environment that encourages students to take ownership of their education, balancing challenging coursework with personal development. As a charter institution, it draws students from across the Albuquerque area who are seeking an alternative to traditional public schooling, consistently ranking among the top-performing schools in the state for college readiness and student achievement.

852

Total Students

61.1

Full-Time Teachers

13.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

8.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for COTTONWOOD CLASSICAL PREP
Demographic	Student Count
White	219
Hispanic	467
Black	19
Asian	28
Two or More	107
American Indian	12

Hispanic
467 (54.8%)
White
219 (25.7%)
Two or More
107 (12.6%)
Asian
28 (3.3%)
Black
19 (2.2%)
American Indian
12 (1.4%)

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:	COTTONWOOD CLASSICAL PREP
Phone:	(505)998-1021
Website:	http://www.cottonwoodclassical.org
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	852
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	61.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	66
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	9

* 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 6 153

Grade 7 153

Grade 8 149

Grade 9 121

Grade 10 119

Grade 11 74

Grade 12 83

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for COTTONWOOD CLASSICAL PREP
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	153
Grade 7	153
Grade 8	149
Grade 9	121
Grade 10	119
Grade 11	74
Grade 12	83

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for COTTONWOOD CLASSICAL PREP
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	460	54%
Male	392	46%

Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)