National Charter School Directory from The Center for Education Reform

	New Mexico Charter Schools

CER ranks New Mexico's charter school law 19th strongest of the nation's 40 laws, with an overall grade of B. The law was passed in 1993.

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Alphabetical Listing of Schools: 1 - 25 of 74

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21st Century Public Academy (Map It)
3100 Menaul St., NE Albuquerque, NM 87107 Phone: 505-254-0280	Opened 2000 Enrollment: 240 Grades: 5-8 Status: Open	Description: Hands-on learning. Students spend 1-2 weeks at different sites in Albuquerque, with follows-up at home site.

Academia de Lengua y Cultura (Map It)
1900 Randolphe Road SE Albuquerque, NM 87106 Phone: 505-563-4242	Opened 2003 Enrollment: 150 Grades: 6-8 Status: Open	Description: Dual language and academically rigorous curriculum infused with Chicano and Mexicano history and culture.

Academy for Technology and the Classics (Map It)
74 A Van Nu Po Rd Santa Fe, NM 87508 Phone: 505-473-4282	Opened 2001 Enrollment: 280 Grades: 7-12 Status: Open	Description: Integrates classical languages, literature, dance, technology and music. Core curriculum. Emphasis on ethics and values.

Academy of Trades and Technology (Map It)
1718 Yale Blvd. SE Albuquerque, NM 87106 Phone: 505-765-5517	Opened 2005 Enrollment: 200 Grades: 9-12 Status: Open	Description: Competency-based learning. Vocational trade school.

Albuquerque Institute for Math and Science at UNM (Map It)
933 Bradbury SE Albuquerque, NM 87106 Phone: 505-559-4249	Opened 2005 Enrollment: 90 Grades: 9 Status: Open	Description: Offers a college preparatory program emphasizing project-based learning, multidisciplinary study, Socratic practice, internships for all students and close linkages to higher education and industry.

Aldo Leopold High School (Map It)
2810 N. Swan St. Silver City, NM 88062 Phone: 575-538-2547	Opened 2005 Enrollment: 60 Grades: 9-11 Status: Open	Description: Learner-centered, Inquiry and Constructivist Approaches. Experiential Learning.

Alma dArte Charter High School (Map It)
402 W. Court Ave. Las Cruces, NM 88005 Phone: 505-541-0145	Opened 2004 Enrollment: 165 Grades: 9-11 Status: Open	Description: Core curriculum with an arts focus.

Amy Biehl Charter High School (Map It)
123 4th St. Albuquerque, NM 87102 Phone: 505-299-9409	Opened 2000 Enrollment: 209 Grades: 9-12 Status: Open	Description: Emphasis on service learning, traditional curriculum. Personal, demonstration-based approach.

Anansi Charter School (Map It)
57 State Hwy 230 El Prado, NM 87529 Phone: 505-776-2256	Opened 2001 Enrollment: 50 Grades: K-2 Status: Open	Description: Everyday Math, Big Ideas Reading, and integrated science and arts programs. Also studies native culture.

Anthony Charter School (Map It)
1301 W. Washington Anthony, NM 88021 Phone:	Opened 2009 Enrollment: 111 Grades: 7-12 Status: Open	Description: High school students will attend virtual high school taking classes online provided by IDEAL New Mexico

Bataan Military Academy (Map It)
8001 Mountain Rd. Place NE Albuqueruqe, NM 87102 Phone: 505-292-5588	Opened 2007 Enrollment: 400 Grades: 9-12 Status: Open	Description:

Career Academic Technical Academy (Map It)
6805 Academy Pkwy W. Albuquerque, NM 87109 Phone: 505-332-2424	Opened 2007 Enrollment: 105 Grades: 10-12 Status: Open	Description: Individualized learning plan and a multidisciplinary focus on education.

Carinos de los Ninos Charter School (Map It)
One Church Circle San Juan Pueblo, NM 87566 Phone: 505-753-1128	Opened 2006 Enrollment: 81 Grades: K-2 Status: Open	Description: Agricultural and animal curriculum with two-way language immersion program.

Cesar Chavez Community School (Map It)
1718 Yale Blvd. SE Albuquerque, NM 87106 Phone: 505-877-0558	Opened 2004 Enrollment: 150 Grades: 9-12 Status: Open	Description: Features ESL after school instruction and parenting classes.

Christine Duncan Community School (Map It)
816 Broadway Ave SE Albuquerque, NM 87102 Phone: 505-839-4971	Opened 2006 Enrollment: 120 Grades: K-5 Status: Open	Description: Innovative, integrated and individualized curriculum based on the core academic values.

Cien Aguas International Charter School (Map It)
3501 Campus Blvd. NE Albuquerque, NM 87106 Phone: 505-255-0001	Opened 2009 Enrollment: 330 Grades: K-8 Status: Open	Description: Dual language with international and environmental focus

Corrales International School (Map It)
3821 Singer Blvd. NE Albuquerque, NM 87109 Phone: 503-344-9733	Opened 2008 Enrollment: 180 Grades: K-8 Status: Open	Description: Dual-language school that uses the International Baccalaureate curriculum.

Cottonwood Classical Preparatory (Map It)
1776 Montano Blvd. NW, Building 3 Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, NM 87107 Phone: 505-998-1021	Opened 2008 Enrollment: 135 Grades: 6-11 Status: Open	Description: Paideia method, which is a conversation-based program, and also uses the Socratic Seminar method to encourage conversation.

Cottonwood Valley Charter School (Map It)
201 Neel St. Socorro, NM 87801 Phone: 505-838-2026	Opened 2001 Enrollment: 170 Grades: K-8 Status: Open	Description: Encourages curiosity and creativity and allows each child to advance at his or her own pace.

Creative Education Prep Institute #1 (Map It)
4801 Montano Rd., NW Albuquerque, NM 87120 Phone: 505-314-2374	Opened 2004 Enrollment: 180 Grades: 9-12 Status: Open	Description: Offers a GED/ high school completion program.

Deming Cesar Chavez Charter High School (Map It)
315 E. First St. Deming, NM 88030 Phone: 575-544-8404	Opened 2006 Enrollment: 123 Grades: 9-12 Status: Open	Description:

Digital Arts and Technology Academy (Map It)
1011 Lamberton Place, NE Albuquerque, NM 87107 Phone: 505-341-0888	Opened 2003 Enrollment: 334 Grades: 9-12 Status: Open	Description: Provides on-line, computer-based learning and a year-round schedule. Emphasizes vocational trades.

East Mountain High School (Map It)
25 La Madera Rd. Sandia Park, NM 87047 Phone: 505-281-7400	Opened 2000 Enrollment: 345 Grades: 9-12 Status: Open	Description: Traditional curriculum.

El Camino Real Charter (Map It)
3713 Isleta Blvd. SW Albuquerque, NM 87105 Phone: 505-314-2212	Opened 2002 Enrollment: 598 Grades: K-12 Status: Open	Description: Core Curriculum, individualized learning via 1-to-1 laptop to student ratio, extended school year and emphasis on phonics; Johns Hopkins Community Partnership school.

Espanola Military Academy (Map It)
2011 Industrial Park Rd. Espanola, NM 87532 Phone: 505-747-3317	Opened 2004 Enrollment: 250 Grades: 6-10 Status: Open	Description: A college preparatory school in which all students are expected to adhere to a strict code of behavior and high standards of academic achievement. The design of the Academy is based on a military structure model.

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RESOURCES

New Mexico Coalition for Charter Schools
610 Gold Ave. SW, Ste. 224
Suite D
Albuquerque, NM 87102
Phone: 505-842-8203
Fax: 505-842-8070
Contact: Lisa Grover, CEO
Email: lisa@nmccs.org
To increase student academic achievement by serving charter schools and advocating for charter school quality, growth, and autonomy.

New Mexico Public Education Department
300 Don Gaspar
Santa Fe, NM 87501-2786
Phone: 505-827-6909
Fax: 505-827-6725
Contact: Dr. Don Duran, Assistant Secretary of Education-Charter Schools Division
Email: don.duran@state.mn.us

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