NATIVE AMERICAN COMMUNITY ACADEMY

1000 INDIAN SCHOOL RD
ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87104

Charter School 428 Students

Other K - 12th

School Overview

The Native American Community Academy (NACA) is a specialized charter school located in Albuquerque, New Mexico, dedicated to providing a culturally responsive education primarily for Native American students. Founded on the principle of holistic growth, the school integrates rigorous academic standards with traditional indigenous values, language, and community engagement. Its curriculum is designed not only to prepare students for college and career success but also to foster a deep sense of identity, leadership, and responsibility toward their home communities.

Central to NACA’s philosophy is the "NACA Inspired Schools Network" (NISN), a model that emphasizes the importance of community partnership and wellness. By weaving cultural programming into the daily school experience, the academy creates an environment where students feel empowered by their heritage. The school places a heavy emphasis on mentorship and holistic support systems, aiming to graduate students who are not only academically proficient but also culturally grounded and prepared to contribute positively to the future of their tribes and the broader society.

428

Total Students

58.1

Full-Time Teachers

7.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

88.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for NATIVE AMERICAN COMMUNITY ACADEMY
Demographic	Student Count
Hispanic	56
Black	1
Two or More	47
American Indian	324

American Indian
324 (75.7%)
Hispanic
56 (13.1%)
Two or More
47 (11.0%)
Black
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	ALBUQUERQUE
Phone:	(505)266-0992
Website:	http://nacaschool.org
Grade Range:	K - 12th
Total Students:	428
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	58.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	7.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	380
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

Kindergarten 18

Grade 1 21

Grade 2 22

Grade 3 22

Grade 4 21

Grade 5 22

Grade 6 44

Grade 7 47

Grade 8 42

Grade 9 60

Grade 10 36