Acton Academy Albuquerque
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(505)358-1163
- 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 (2019-20)
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Students: 40 students
- Yearly Tuition: $9,000
- Acceptance rate: 60%
- Average class size: 14 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
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Acton Academy Albuquerque places among the top 20% of private schools in New Mexico for:
- Category Attribute
- Acceptance Rate Lowest average acceptance rates
School Overview
| School Type | Alternative School |
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | Other school association(s) |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-12 |
| Year Founded | 2017 |
Student Body
| Total Students | 40 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 25%
State avg.: 51% |
| Students by Grade |
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Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 3 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| Average Class Size | 14 students |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $9,000 |
| Tuition Notes | 2019-2020 Programs for 2018: Ages 5-7 = $7700; Ages 8-11 = $8140; Ages 12-14 = $8800 2020-2021 Tuition changes to $9000 regardless of age as we are moving to a new location. |
| % on Financial Aid | 20%
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| Average Financial Aid Grant | $2,000 |
| Acceptance Rate | 60%
National avg.: 85% |
| Admissions Director | Shannon Baldwin |
School Notes
- Acton Academy Albuquerque students, called Eagles, set daily goals and work at their own pace toward mastery in core skills like math, reading, writing, and typing using the best adaptive software programs available. Eagles work in mulit-age studios, creating class covenants and contracts to govern their community and maintain many of their own systems of accountability. Multi-disciplinary Quests allow Eagles to apply core skills and learn history, art, science, and entrepreneurship through hands-on, real world projects.
- Acton Academy Albuquerque currently serves ages 5-13 with plans to expand into ages 14-18 in 2021.
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