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 students in grades six through 12.
Faculty
79%
Have master’s (or higher) degree
Student/Teacher
Ratio
7:1
Average
Class Size
12
Student Body
1,183
Students in grades 6-12
52%
Girls
48%
Boys
<1%
Non-Binary
56%
Students of color
23
visual arts courses
49
performing arts courses
25
Advanced Placement courses
6
world languages offered
Merit Aid
$204 million+
awarded to Class of 2022
Tuition Assistance
$4.6+m
Awarded to 24% of the student body (2022-23)
Tuition Assistance
$16,025
average grant (2022-23)
National Merit Seminfinalists
20
Class of 2023
Athletics
50 Teams
in 21 sports
Athletics
189
state championships
Class of 2022 Matriculation
85
institutions
36
different states
2
countries
U.S. and Canada
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.
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