Desert Academy

313 Camino Alire, Santa Fe, NM, 87501-0875
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. 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.

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Desert Academy
School Membership(s) International Baccalaureate (IB) World School
Independent Schools Association of the South West (ISAS)
National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades 7 - 12
Learning Difference Programs Yes
Learning Programs Supported Learning specialist on staff
Year Founded 1994
Student Body
Total Students 169 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 24% (NM School Avg.: 45%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 24 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 8:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree 20%
Average Class Size 12 students
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline Mar. 1 / rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost $15,385
Tuition Notes Merit Scholarships and financial aid available.
% on Financial Aid 35%
Admissions Director Polly White
Sports
Total Sports Offered 7 sports
Sports
Basketball Cross Country
Golf Soccer
Swimming Track and Field
Volleyball
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurriculars 7 extracurriculars
Extracurriculars
Theater Rock Band
Outdoor Club Student Government
NJHS NHS
Assistance Dogs of the West

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Desert Academy
Gr. 7-12 | 0 mi. away
Tara School
Gr. PK | 0.2 mi. away
Fayette St Academy
Gr. 2-9 | 0.4 mi. away
Escuela De Esperanza
Gr. PK | 0.5 mi. away
Dragonfly School
Gr. K-3 | 0.6 mi. away
La Casita Pre School And Kindergarten
Gr. Nursery/Preschool-PK | 1 mi. away

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