Salam Academy
Tel:
(505)888-7688
- Salam Academy is an NCA AdvancED accredited school. We are a member of New Mexico Child Care and Education Association.
- Our Early Childhood Program is approved by Children, Youth and Families Department (CYFD).
- It is a Community owned non-for-profit organization with a 501(c) status. Salam Academy`s Vision is to create outstanding American citizens who are trained to be leaders in their family, their community, and the American society as a whole.
Quick Stats (2019-20)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Students: 135 students
- Yearly Tuition: $5,000
- Acceptance rate: 98%
- Average class size: 10 students
- Application Deadline: Aug. 15
Top Placements
Salam Academy places among the top 20% of private schools in New Mexico for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Highest percentage of students of color
School Overview
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | AdvancED |
| Religious Affiliation | Islamic |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-12 |
| Offers Post-Graduate Year | Yes |
| Learning Difference Programs | Yes |
| Learning Programs Supported | Differential learning |
| Year Founded | 2001 |
| Summer School Offered | Yes |
| Summer Program Cost | $500 |
| Summer Program Cost Notes | contact school for the Summer program |
| Summer Program Details | Link to Summer Program Details |
Student Body
| Total Students | 135 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 90% State avg.: 51% |
| Students by Grade |  |
Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 15 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 9:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| % Faculty w/Advanced Degree | 30% |
| Average Class Size | 10 students |
| Number of AP Courses | 3 courses |
| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses |
| Average SAT score | 1060 |
| Average ACT score | 21 |
| Matriculation DataMatric. Data | Link to Matriculation Data |
| Classroom Dress Code | Formal (Navy Blue or Khaki pants and White or nany blue shirt) |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | Aug. 15 |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $5,000 |
| Tuition Notes | https://www.salamacademy.org/admissions-fees-and-forms/ |
| % on Financial Aid | 60% |
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $70 |
| Acceptance Rate | 98% National avg.: 85% |
| Admissions Director | Dr. Ahmed Hasan |
| Admissions Associate | Ms. Fedah Abdelhack |
Extracurriculars
| Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric. | 5 extracurriculars |
| ExtracurricularsExtra-curric. | Club or Organization: Chess club, Field Trips, Homework Club, PTO Arts and Music Programs: Arts |
School Notes
- Background Salam Academy was established in 2001. We are an NCAaccredited school. Our small class size gives our certifiedteachers time to focus on each student. Our school has a dress codeand maintains a healthy Islamic environment. It is a Communityowned non-for-profit organization with a 501(c) status and mainlydepends on community donations (tax deductible). Our School Webelieve our children are the future. Our school is dedicated toproviding a quality education in both fields: the religious and thesecular. Our unique education system has established our place asone of the State of New Mexico's outstanding schools. Our VisionSalam Academy is an institution of learning aimed at maintainingthe ethnic roots and moral values of Muslim students. We developleaders in the fields of science, mathematics and humanities whilesimultaneously training outstanding American citizens.
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Nearby Private Schools
- The nearest high school to Salam Academy is Christian Heritage Academy (1.6 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Our Lady Of The Assumption Catholic School (0.5 miles away)
- The nearest preschool is Our Lady Of The Assumption Catholic School (0.5 miles away)
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815 Guaymas Place Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87108
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172 - AlbuquerqueChildren's Choice CCPREDaycare / PreschoolGrades: NS-PK | 40 students
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6501 Lomas Blvd NE
Albuquerque, NM 87110
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40 - AlbuquerqueAnnunciation Elementary School(Roman Catholic)Grades: PK-8 | 416 students
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2610 Utah St Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505)299-6783 1.3 PK-8
416 - AlbuquerqueLittle Corral KindergarteSpecial Program EmphasisGrades: PK-6 | 89 students
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Albuquerque, NM 87112 1.3 PK-6
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