THE INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL AT MESA DEL SOL

2000 BOBBY FOSTER RD
ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87106

Charter School 278 Students

Other Pre-K - 12th

School Overview

The International School at Mesa del Sol (ISMS) is a public charter school in Albuquerque, New Mexico, that serves students from kindergarten through 12th grade. The school is distinct for its focus on the International Baccalaureate (IB) framework, offering the Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP), and Diploma Programme (DP). This curriculum is designed to foster critical thinking, global awareness, and academic rigor, preparing students to be lifelong learners who are competitive in a global society.

Beyond its academic curriculum, the school emphasizes a holistic approach to education that integrates the arts, technology, and community service. Located in the Mesa del Sol community, the school environment is structured to support personalized learning and collaborative projects. By focusing on international-mindedness and inquiry-based instruction, ISMS aims to cultivate students who are not only intellectually capable but also socially responsible and well-prepared for success in higher education and their future professional careers.

278

Total Students

39.6

Full-Time Teachers

7.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

36.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for THE INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL AT MESA DEL SOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	56
Hispanic	188
Black	4
Asian	2
Two or More	19
American Indian	9

Hispanic
188 (67.6%)
White
56 (20.1%)
Two or More
19 (6.8%)
American Indian
9 (3.2%)
Black
4 (1.4%)
Asian
2 (0.7%)

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)508-3295
Website:	http://tisnm.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 12th
Total Students:	278
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	7.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	91
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	10

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 20

Kindergarten 25

Grade 1 21

Grade 2 26

Grade 3 29

Grade 4 27

Grade 5 37

Grade 6 20

Grade 7 28

Grade 8 27

Grade 10 2