Tel: (505)992-8284
- 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 a comprehensive athletic program.
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School Overview
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) Independent Schools Association of the South West (ISAS) International Baccalaureate (IB) World School |
| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian |
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-12 |
| ADD/ADHD Support | Yes |
| Learning Difference Programs | Yes |
| Learning Programs Supported | Learning specialist on staff |
| Year Founded | 1994 |
Student Body
| Total Students | 190 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 15%
State avg.: 48% |
| Students by Grade |  |
Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 30 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 6:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| % Faculty w/Advanced Degree | 75%
|
| Average Class Size | 12 students |
| Advanced Courses | International Baccalaureate classes |
| Average ACT score | 24 |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $19,960 |
| Tuition Notes | Generous need-based financial aid available. |
| % on Financial Aid | 49%
|
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $5,000 |
| Acceptance Rate | 75%
National avg.: 85% |
| Admissions Director | Jennifer Warren |
| Admissions Associate | Linda Armer |
Sports
| Total Sports Offered | 9 sports |
| Sports | Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, VolleyballBaseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball |
Extracurriculars
| Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric. | 9 extracurriculars |
| ExtracurricularsExtra-curric. | Assistance Dogs of the West, NHS, NJHS, Outdoor Club, Student Government, Theater, chess club, choir, speech & debate NHS, NJHS, Outdoor Club, Theater, chess club, choir, Assistance Dogs of the West, Student Government, speech & debate, |
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.
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