Desert Academy

7300 Old Santa Fe Trail
Santa Fe, NM 87505

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Tel: (505) 992-8284

www.desertacademy.org

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Desert Academy Photo #1 - Students headed to Europe for 12 days of Spring break 2016! Itinerary includes London, Paris and Barcelona.

Desert Academy Photo #2 - Our renowned college counselor, Jennifer Dryfoos, working with some juniors.

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 comprehensive arts and athletic programs.

Recently awarded places in Best of Santa Fe 2019 in Best High School and Best Middle School categories

Rated #1 Private School in Santa Fe by niche.com 2019

Quick Stats (2021)

Top Ranked NM School
School Type: School with Special Program Emphasis
Grades: 6-12
Students: 135 students
Yearly Tuition: $19,500
Acceptance rate: 85%
Average class size: 12 students
Application Deadline: Dec. 1 / Feb. 14 / rolling

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School Overview

School Type

School with Special Program Emphasis

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

Please inquire

Year Founded

1994

Student Body

Total Students

135 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

19%

State avg.: 51%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

27 teachers

Student : Teacher Ratio

5:1

National avg.: 13:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

75%

Average Class Size

12 students

Advanced Courses

International Baccalaureate classes

Average ACT score

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Finances and Admission

Admission Deadline

Dec. 1 / Feb. 14 / rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$19,500

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Tuition Notes

Generous need-based financial aid available.

% on Financial Aid

48%

Average Financial Aid Grant

$7,500

Acceptance Rate

85%

National avg.: 85%

Admissions Director

Lucy Barna

Sports

Total Sports Offered

13 sports

Sports

Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Martial Arts, Mountain Biking, Rock Climbing, Snowboarding, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

20 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Assistance Dogs of the West, NHS, NJHS, Student Government, Theater

Club or Organization:
chess club, Desert Ambassadors, Dungeons and Dragons Club, Leos Service Club, Ministry of Silly Walks fun club, OASIS magazine, Shakespeare Club, speech & debate, Yearbook Club

Arts and Music Programs:
48-Hour Film Festival, choir, Future Voices Film and Photography

Recreational Athletic Programs:
Mountain Biking Club, rock climbing club, Skateboarding Club

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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Quick Stats (2021)

Top Ranked NM School
School Type: School with Special Program Emphasis
Grades: 6-12
Students: 135 students
Yearly Tuition: $19,500
Acceptance rate: 85%
Average class size: 12 students
Application Deadline: Dec. 1 / Feb. 14 / rolling

Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Santa Fe, NM is $14,726 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Santa Fe, NM is 83% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).