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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.

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School Profile

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

9

National Hispanic Scholars

Class of 2020 Matriculation

77

institutions

29

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.

6400 Wyoming Blvd NE
ABQ, New Mexico 87109-3899

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