Sandia Preparatory School vs. Bosque School
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School Overview
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Top Rankings
Sandia Preparatory School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Mexico for:
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Bosque School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Mexico for:
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Overview
More than just a campus, Sandia Prep is a community, bringing together innovative, advanced classes, dynamic arts and athletics, and leadership opportunities for every type of student. At Sandia Preparatory School we provide remarkable opportunities for intellectual and personal growth within a challenging and balanced program for students in grades 6 - 12.
Our innovative college prep curriculum prepares students for success in college and beyond, and inspires each to find and achieve their purpose in the world.
We provide our students with exceptional academic coursework while fostering wellness, diversity, and a strong sense of community.
We believe that each student has unique strengths and talents and work hard to create opportunities for individual growth while encouraging our students to explore what`s most meaningful to them.
Our unequaled outdoor learning lab adjacent to the Bosque School campus is just one example of our unique offerings.
The lab gives our students an opportunity to gather and analyze scientific data that major state agencies use to make multi-million dollar decisions.
We'd love for you to come visit and see how we are reimagining rigor, one class at a time.
Grades Offered
6-12
6-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
n/a
No
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Dyslexia, Dysgraphia / Individualized Education Plan
Dyslexia and mild learning differences
Year Founded
1966
1994
Students Body
Total Students
505 students
486 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
24%
19%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
67
64
Grade 7 Students
72
78
Grade 8 Students
74
80
Grade 9 Students
78
80
Grade 10 Students
82
59
Grade 11 Students
75
59
Grade 12 Students
57
66
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
71 teachers
57 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
68%
75%
Average Class Size
15
16
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:7
1:9
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
(Clean, neat and in good repair )
(Clean, neat and in good repair )
Casual
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
Nov. 14 / rolling
Jan. 7 / rolling
Tuition Cost
$25,300
$25,000
Tuition Notes
for 2023 - 2024*Tuition covers campus organizations, retreats, PE clothing, athletic and field trip buses, etc. ($1,000 non-refundable registration fee included)*Tuition rate for 2023 - 2024 will be available in early 2023.
Flexible tuition plans allow you to make a one-time payment, pay by semester, or make monthly payments.
% on Financial Aid
40%
61%
Average Financial Aid Grant
n/a
$12,800
Acceptance Rate
n/a
65%
Admissions Director
Ray Nelson
Kristen Paul
Admissions Associate
Alex Darling
Suzie Castilleja
Sports
Total Sports Offered
15
14
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
44
24
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
ACT Prep, Beautify The School, Black Student Union, Camping Associates, Chess, Chorus, Clay, DirtDevils Gardening, Empower Prep, Gay-Straight Alliance, Greendevils Environmental Club, Helping Hands Community Service, Hiking Club, Instrumental Ensemble, International Thespian Club, Japanese Club, Jazz Band, La Chispa Literary Magazine, Medieval Times, Middle School Helping Hands Community Service Club, Mock Trial, Model U.N., Modelo Naciones Unidas en Espanol, Mountain Biking Club, Musical Tech, National Honor Society, Native American Sandia Prep Alliance, Outdoor Leadership Program, Robotics, Sandglass Yearbook, Sandia Prep Refugee Alliance, Senior Senate, Sewing, Soccer, SPACE Makerspace, Spanish Model UN, Speech and Debate, Student Government Association, Supercomputing Challenge, Table Tennis, Tech Theater, Tennis, Theater, World Language Alliance
Amnesty International, Band, BATS - Arts Honor Society, Book Club, Cantate, Chess Club, Choir, Drama, Jazz Band, Lego Robotics, Literary Magazine, Medical Reserve Corps (MRC), Mock Trials, Model UN, National Latin Honor Society, National Spanish Honor Society, Outdoor Club, Spanish Model UN, Strings, Student Diversity Leadership, Student Government, Tech Club, VEX Robotics, Yearbook