Following a banner school year in which the Academy Chargers won a record 10 state championships, the school’s athletic program was named #13 in the U.S. in MaxPreps’ annual ranking.
“I’m always proud of our students and coaches — not because they win, but because of how they practice, how they play, and the dedication they bring every day,” said Head of School Julianne Puente. “Being ranked #13 in the country is an honor, but it’s the character behind the achievement that truly stands out for me.”
Albuquerque Academy was ranked #49 following strong fall and winter performances and then jumped 36 spots with five championships and one second-place finish in the spring, including sweeps in both golf and tennis.
Fall state championships: boys soccer, boys cross country, girls cross country
Fall state runners-up: girls soccer
Winter state championships: boys swimming, girls swimming
Spring state championships: boys golf, girls golf, boys tennis, girls tennis, boys track and field
Spring state runners-up: girls track and field
“Being ranked 13th in the nation is an incredible achievement — a testament to the dedication, talent, and hard work of everyone involved,” says Athletics Director Taryn Bachis. “It reflects the outstanding quality of our coaching staff and the exceptional student-athletes they are privileged to work with.”
The MaxPreps Cup is a competition that attempts to determine the best overall high school sports program in the nation. The algorithm is based on state championships, runner-up finishes, and national rankings. Points are awarded for the size of the state the school is from, the popularity of the sport, the enrollment division the school participates in, and the number of schools participating in that enrollment division.
The Chargers were #40 on MaxPreps’ 2024 list.
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