By the Numbers
Numbers don’t tell the whole story, but they can tell you a lot about a community. At Albuquerque Academy, our numbers illustrate the strength of our academic programs, the dedication of our faculty and staff, the determination and perseverance of our students, and the compassion of our community. We hope these numbers might inspire you to learn more about Albuquerque Academy and discover our whole story.
Year Founded
1955
Albuquerque Academy opened its doors in the fall of 1955 with 12 boys in grades 7 through 9, two teachers, and founding head William B.S. Wilburn. Classes were held in rented space in the parish hall of St. Michael and All Angels Church. In 1957, enrollment had grown to 75 boys and the school moved to a 27-acre site on north Edith Boulevard. The first class of seven boys graduated in 1960. In 1966, the Academy moved to its present location, and in 1967-68 was home to 405 boys. Girls were admitted in grades 9-12 in 1973. Celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2005, Albuquerque Academy today serves over 1,150 young women and men in grades six through 12.
Faculty
135
Have master’s (or higher) degree
Student/Teacher
Ratio
8:1
Average
Class Size
12
Student Body
1,169
Students in grades 6-12
52%
Girls
48%
Boys
53%
Students of color
22
visual arts courses
43
performing arts courses
24
Advanced Placement courses
7
world languages offered
Merit Aid
$14 million+
awarded to Class of 2020
Library
136,000+
item collection including books, periodicals, videos, DVDs, CDs, audiovisual equipment, and a special collection
Financial Aid
$4.75m
Awarded to approximately 24% of the student body (2020-21)
Number of Alumni
7,964
living in 46 countries plus the U.S.
Athletics
50 Teams
in 21 sports
Athletics
160+
State Championships
National Merit and Advanced Placement
National Merit Scholarship Recipients
23
Semifinalists
11
National Recognition Scholars
Class of 2021 Matriculation
100
institutions
30
different states
5
countries
U.S., Canada, England, Scotland, Switzerland
Accreditation
The National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) certifies that the Independent School Association of the Southwest (ISAS), a member of the Commission on Accreditation, has voluntarily submitted to a rigorous and impartial review of its accreditation program and demonstrated its adherence to the Criteria for Effective Independent School Accreditation Practices. NAIS commends ISAS and confirms its confidence in the quality of the association’s accreditation program for its independent schools.
