Desert Academy
School Notes Overview:
Desert Academy at Santa Fe is a college preparatory school dedicated to academic and personal excellence. We received approval from the International Baccalaureate Office to initiate our IB Diploma program in September 2008. 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 a comprehensive athletic program. Our school culture fosters genuine civility, an appreciation for learning, and a commitment to character....
School Overview:
Desert Academy |
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| School Membership(s) | National Association of Independent Schools | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian | ||
| Grades Offered | Grades 7 - 12 | ||
| Programs for Learning Differences | Yes | ||
| Learning Differences Supported | Learning specialist on staff | ||
| Year Founded | 1994 | ||
| County | Santa Fe County, NM | ||
| Student Body | |||
| Total Students | 152 students | ||
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | ||
This School |
(NM) School Avg. |
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| % Students of Color | 22% | 40% | |
| Students by Grade | |||
| Grade 7 - 30 students | |||
| Grade 8 - 22 students | |||
| Grade 9 - 32 students | |||
| Grade 10 - 22 students | |||
| Grade 11 - 22 students | |||
| Grade 12 - 24 students | |||
| Academics and Faculty | |||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 21 teachers | ||
| % Faculty with Advance Degree | 20% | ||
| Average Class Size | 11 | ||
This School |
(NM) School Avg. |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:6 | * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16 | |
| School Days in Calendar Year | 169 days | 180 days | |
| Hours in School Day for Students | 6 hours | 6 hours | |
| Finances and Admission | |||
| Admission Deadline | Mar. 1 / rolling | ||
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $14,600 | ||
| Tuition Notes | Merit Scholarships and financial aid available. Payment plans available | ||
| % on Financial Aid | 35% | ||
| Head of School | Terry Passalacqua | ||
| Admissions Director | Polly White | ||
| Sport | |||
| Total Sports Offered | 7 | ||
Sports |
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| Basketball | Cross Country | ||
| Golf | Soccer | ||
| Swimming | Track and Field | ||
| Volley Ball | |||
| Extracurricular | |||
| Total Extracurricular Organizations | 7 | ||
Extracurriculars |
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| Theater | Rock Band | ||
| Outdoor Club | Student Government | ||
| NJHS | NHS | ||
| Assistance Dogs of the West | |||
School Notes:
- Desert Academy at Santa Fe is a college preparatory school dedicated to academic and personal excellence. We received approval from the International Baccalaureate Office to initiate our IB Diploma program in September 2008. 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 a comprehensive athletic program. Our school culture fosters genuine civility, an appreciation for learning, and a commitment to character.
- Profile last updated: 07/13/2009
In the News:
- Hoops: District 2AA & 2A capsules (Santa Fe New Mexican)
posted on November 19, 2009 at 07:32:22 am
Get FREE Daily Headlines by email! 2008-09 record: 16-12, lost 62-60 to Navajo Pine in the first round of the Class AA State Tournament. - Volleyball roundup: Lady Horsemen get past Lady Dons in three-game sweep (Santa Fe New Mexican)
posted on November 1, 2009 at 06:03:01 am
Get FREE Daily Headlines by email! Aimee Geyer wears her emotions on her face. But looks wouldn't suffice Saturday for the St. Michael's High School senior volleyball standout. - Prep roundup: Wildcats end solid run with 12-8 record (Santa Fe New Mexican)
posted on October 31, 2009 at 06:17:23 am
Get FREE Daily Headlines by email! The Desert Academy boys soccer program is getting closer. But the Wildcats will have to wait until 2010 to continue their progress. - Sports in brief, Oct. 30, 2009 (Santa Fe New Mexican)
posted on October 30, 2009 at 07:02:41 am
Get FREE Daily Headlines by email! With a packed house to watch a intracity rivalry and celebrate the team's Dig Pink fundraiser and honor the team's parents, three Las Vegas Robertson seniors did their job of taking the drama out of Thursday's match with West Las Vegas. - Soccer notebook: State-bound teams work around weather (Santa Fe New Mexican)
posted on October 29, 2009 at 06:32:43 am
Get FREE Daily Headlines by email! Santa Fe Preparatory's boys soccer team practiced in the gym. St. Michael's and Desert Academy boys elected to call off practice.
School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (87501) | School Zip (87501) |
(NM) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | 40,414 people | 1,814,374 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 47% | 24% |
| Population Average Age | 42 years old | 36 years old |
| Average Household size | 2.2 persons | 2.3 persons |
| Median Household Income | $40,406 | $38,590 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 5.2 rooms | 5.1 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 37 years old | 33 years old |
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| % Owning / % Renting | 65% / 35% | 66% / 34% |
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Nearby Schools:
- Santa Fe Secondary School - 40 students - 0.6 mi. away - view location
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