Independent school grades 6-12 with specialized ADHD and learning difference support programs
Albuquerque Academy serves students in grades 6–12 and explicitly supports learners with ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and other diagnosed learning differences through dedicated Learning Difference Programs and ADD/ADHD support services. With an average class size of just 14 students and 72% of faculty holding advanced degrees, the school creates a structured, academically rigorous environment where students with diverse learning needs can thrive alongside their peers.
The academy offers comprehensive support through specialized programming, advanced coursework across STEM, humanities, and arts disciplines, and a robust selection of extracurricular activities—including Best Buddies, peer mentoring clubs, and inclusive sports and arts programs. Students benefit from access to college guidance, AP and advanced electives, and a culture that celebrates individual achievement whether on the athletic field, in the arts, or through academic competition.
Located at 6400 Wyoming Blvd NE in Albuquerque, Albuquerque Academy charges $29,163 annually (including lunch) and serves 1,180 students. Financial aid is available, with 26% of students receiving an average grant of $18,134. Admissions are competitive (25% acceptance rate), with application deadlines in November and February. For more information, contact Admissions Director Juaquin Moya or Admissions Associate Becky Richards at (505) 828-3208 or visit aa.edu.
At a Glance
Grades6-12
Students1180
Class Size14:1 ratio
Tuition$29,163
Fin. Aid26% receive aid
Est.1955
DeadlineNov. 14 / Feb. 5
Accreditation & Memberships
National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
Independent Schools Association of the South West (ISAS), New Mexico Association of Non Public Schools (NMANS)
School Information
| Year Founded | 1955 |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $29,163 |
| Tuition Notes | Tuition includes lunch |
| Total Students | 1180 |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 126 |
| Percent of Faculty with Advanced Degree | 72 |
| Average Class Size | 14 |
| Grades Offered | 6-12 |
Admissions Information
| Admissions Director | Juaquin Moya |
| Admissions Associate | Becky Richards |
| Admission Deadline | Nov. 14 / Feb. 5 |
| Acceptance Rate | 25 |
| Percent on Financial Aid | 26 |
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $18,134 |
Student Body Information
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| Percent of Students of Color | 30 |
Academic Programs Information
Special Education Programs
Learning Difference ProgramsADD/ADHD Support
Learning Programs Supported
ADHDAutism Spectrum Disorderand/or other diagnosed learning differences
Advanced Courses
Advanced Anatomy and PhysiologyAdvanced ArabicAdvanced CeramicsAdvanced Chamber PlayersAdvanced China and the WorldAdvanced ChineseAdvanced ChorusAdvanced Classical Guitar OrchestraAdvanced Classical Guitar SoloistAdvanced CybersecurityAdvanced Dance TechniqueAdvanced Drawing and PaintingAdvanced FrenchAdvanced GermanAdvanced Global Perspectives on DanceAdvanced History Through SportsAdvanced Indigenous History in Comparative ContextAdvanced Internet of ThingsAdvanced JapaneseAdvanced Jazz EnsembleAdvanced Logic and ProbabilityAdvanced Modeling with Multivariable CalculusAdvanced Music TheoryAdvanced Organic and BiochemistryAdvanced Performance ModalitiesAdvanced PhotographyAdvanced Principles of EngineeringAdvanced Research in Molecular GeneticsAdvanced SculptureAdvanced Spanish Literature and CultureAdvanced Symphonic BandAdvanced Theatre WheelhouseAdvanced Topics in Computer ScienceAdvanced VoiceAdvanced World ReligionsShow More (41)Hide
AP Courses
AP 2D Art and DesignAP 3D Art and DesignAP Art HistoryAP BiologyAP Calculus ABAP Calculus BCAP ChemistryAP Chinese Language and CultureAP Comparative Government and PoliticsAP Computer Science AAP Computer Science PrinciplesAP DrawingAP Environmental ScienceAP European HistoryAP French Language and CultureAP German Language and CultureAP Japanese Language and CultureAP Physics 1AP Physics CAP Spanish LanguageAP StatisticsAP United States History
List of Courses Offered
Link to List of Courses
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Sports and Extracurricular Information
| Sports | Baseball · Basketball · Cheering · Cross Country · Diving · E-sports · Flag Football · Football · Golf · Mountain Biking · Soccer · Softball · Swimming · Tennis · Track and Field · Volleyball · Weightlifting · Wrestling · Show More (2) · Hide |
| Clubs and Organizations | Club or Organization: · Advocate (student newspaper) · Best Buddies · Bible Club · Birding Club · Black Student Association · Chess Club · Class Officers · Classics Club · Club Shred · Coding Club · Connect (community service club) · CyberChargers · Dean’s Council · DECA - Business Club · Engineering Club · Environmental Club · Esports Team · Hispanic Student Association · HOSA Future Health Professionals · Jewish Student Association · Magic: The Gathering Club · Math Club · MathCounts · Mock Trial · Model United Nations · No Place for Hate · Other Voices (literary magazine) · Philosophy Club · Politics Club · Puberty Club · Quiz Bowl Team · Read to Excel Tutoring Program · SAGA (Sexuality and Gender Alliance) · Science Bowl · Science Fair Club · Science Olympiad · SDLC (Student Diversity Leadership Club) · Speech and Debate · Starwatching Club · Strategy Games Club · Student Diversity Leadership Club · Student Senate · Student-Directed One Act Plays · TedX Youth Day · UNM-PNM Statewide Mathematics Contest · Yearbook · Show More (30) · Hide · Arts and Music Programs: · Bel Canto (classical singing) · Ceramics Club · Dance Troupe · En Pointe Dance · Honor Guitar Quartet · Latin American Guitar Ensemble · Mariachi Band · Musical · Open Studio - Visual Art · Opera Project · Pep Band · Roots Music Club · Shakespeare Festival · Steel Drum Band · Technical Theater · Thespians · Unaccompanied Minors (modern a capella) · Show More (1) · Hide · Recreational Athletic Programs: · Bike Park · Frisbee Golf · Mountain Biking Club · Ultimate Frisbee |
Additional Information
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual |
| School Memberships | National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) · Independent Schools Association of the South West (ISAS) · New Mexico Association of Non Public Schools (NMANS) |
| Religious Affiliations | Nonsectarian |
| School Calendar | www.aa.edu/calendar |
| Summer Program Details | View Summer Program Details |
| Summer School Offered | Yes |
| Average SAT Score | 1305 |
| Average ACT Score | 28 |