Acton Academy Albuquerque
Acton Academy Albuquerque is a private, entrepreneurial micro school focused on building community, critical thinking, and self-direction. Our students are on a Hero's Journey to find their calling and change the world. If you're looking for a place your child can work at their own pace, fail early, cheaply and often, and build strong character, Acton may be the place for you.
Quick Stats (2021-22)
- Top Ranked NM School
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Students: 62 students
- Yearly Tuition: $8,800
- Acceptance rate: 60%
- Average class size: 14 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
School News
- Acton Academy Turns Traditional Learning Upside Down - 01/15/2018By inverting the traditional power structure of schooling so that students are in control, Acton has made a difference in the lives of thousands of young people.
Top Rankings
Acton Academy Albuquerque ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Acceptance Rate
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Year Founded
2017
Student Body
Total Students
62 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
14 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
+$400 annual registration fee.2020-2021 Tuition changes to $9000 regardless of age as we are moving to a new location.
% on Financial Aid
20%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,000
Acceptance Rate
60%
National avg.: 85%
Admissions Director
Shannon Baldwin
School Notes
- Shouldn't school be preparing kids to succeed as adults? The world is in a constant state of change. In addition to strong academics, our kids will need to be strong communicators, collaborators, agile critical thinkers, and calculated risk takers. They won't develop those skills regurgitating information on tests.
- Our students set their own goals, work at their own pace in core skills like math and grammar, use accountability and governance systems to run their own Studios, and participate in Socratic discussions and hands on projects.
- They learn to lead by serving others. Oh, and we don't assign homework. Ever. If you're an out of the box thinker looking for a learning environment that will foster creativity, agency, kindness, and entrepreneurship, then we are the school for you.
- Acton Academy Albuquerque is a mastery-based, learner driven school for grades K-12.
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