The Academy curriculum is exclusively college preparatory and, because of the rigorous nature of the program and the selectivity of the admission policy, all courses are equivalent to honors-level courses as they are usually known.

This year 20 Albuquerque Academy juniors were named Semifinalists in the 2023 National Merit Scholarship Program. Albuquerque Academy is consistently among the top 10 independent schools in the nation for its number of National Merit Scholars.

Almost all Academy graduates enroll in four-year colleges immediately after graduation. Each year approximately 160 graduates enroll in more than 80 different institutions in the U.S., Canada, and abroad. Followup studies indicate that, on average, Academy graduates earn higher academic averages as college freshmen than they did as Academy students.

Student artists – visual and performing – creative an imaginative range of work each year and our recognized at the national level for their skills, talent, and innovation. In 2022, our students received 29 Southwest Regional Scholastic Art and Writing Awards.

In addition to academic success, Academy’s student athletes have a remarkable legacy. Academy athletes have earned more than 180 state championship titles through their dedication, earnest effort, and character.

For more than 65 years, Albuquerque Academy has been helping New Mexico’s best and brightest students pursue their passions, discover their futures, and reach their potential.