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Desert Academy at Santa Fe is a college preparatory school dedicated to academic and personal excellence.
We are an International Baccalaureate World School offering both the IB Middle Years and Diploma Programmes, for grades 6 through 12.
We support and encourage the development of individual abilities in a community characterized by educational, ethnic, and cultural diversity.
Students are involved, challenged, and empowered by a fully accredited college preparatory curriculum, a creative slate of electives, and comprehensive arts and athletic programs.
Recently awarded places in Best of Santa Fe 2019 in Best High School and Best Middle School categories
Rated #1 Private School in Santa Fe by niche.com 2019
Assistance Dogs of the West, NHS, NJHS, Student Government, Theater
Club or Organization: chess club, Desert Ambassadors, Dungeons and Dragons Club, Leos Service Club, Ministry of Silly Walks fun club, OASIS magazine, Shakespeare Club, speech & debate, Yearbook Club
Arts and Music Programs: 48-Hour Film Festival, choir, Future Voices Film and Photography
Recreational Athletic Programs: Mountain Biking Club, rock climbing club, Skateboarding Club
School Notes
Desert Academy is dedicated to academic and personal
excellence. We provide a quality college prepatory education in a
diverse school community, which values individuality, builds
character, promotes self-confidence and fosters global
understanding.
Desert Academy's tuition is approximately $19,500 for private students.
What schools are Desert Academy often compared to?
Desert Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Santa Fe Prep School by visitors of our site.
What is the acceptance rate of Desert Academy?
The acceptance rate of Desert Academy is 85%, which is lower than the national average of 87%.
What sports does Desert Academy offer?
Desert Academy offers 13 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Martial Arts, Mountain Biking, Rock Climbing, Snowboarding, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field and Volleyball. Desert Academy is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in New Mexico for most sports offered.
When is the application deadline for Desert Academy?
The application deadline for Desert Academy is Dec. 1 / Feb. 14 / rolling (applications are due on Dec. 1 / Feb. 14 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).
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Desert Academy Finds New Campus (2019)
SANTA FE, N.M. — The private Santa Fe school Desert Academy has reached an agreement to purchase the former campus of the ...
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