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. The numbers on the following pages tell only one part of Albuquerque Academy’s story. 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 1,100 young women and men in grades 6 through 12.
Faculty
135
Have master’s (or higher) degree
Student/Teacher
Ratio
9:1
For grades 8-12
Average
Class Size
15.1
Student Body
1,149
Students in grades 6-12
51%
Girls
49%
Boys
53%
Students of color
22
visual arts courses
42
performing arts courses
10+
international exchange programs
7
world languages offered
Merit Aid
$29 million
awarded to Class of 2018
Library
140,000+
Volume collection including books, periodicals, videos, DVDs, CDs, audiovisual equipment, and a special collection
Financial Aid
$4.4m
Awarded to approximately 23% of the student body. (2018-19)
Number of Alumni
7,699
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 (Class of 2018)
26
Semifinalists
16
National Hispanic Scholars
Class of 2018 Matriculation
94
institutions
34
different states
3
countries
U.S., Canada, and Germany
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.
