Public Academy For Performing Arts
Albuquerque, NM 87110
Phone: (505) 880-3744
District: Albuquerque Public Schools
GreatSchools Rating
charter • Grades 6-12 • 346 students
Albuquerque's Public Academy For Performing Arts is a charter school that serves grades 6-12. It is among the few schools in New Mexico to receive a distinguished GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10.
Public Academy For Performing Arts is a charter school in the Albuquerque Public Schools district located in Albuquerque, NM. As of 2012, the students are 52.6% Hispanic; 39.9% White, non-Hispanic; 5.5% Black, non-Hispanic; 1.7% Native American or Native Alaskan; and 0.3% Asian/Pacific Islander. 28% of students are participating in a free or reduced-price lunch program.
Student Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | School | District | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 52.6% | 66% | 59% |
| White, non-Hispanic | 39.9% | 22% | 26% |
| Black, non-Hispanic | 5.5% | 2% | 2% |
| Native American or Native Alaskan | 1.7% | 4% | 10% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.3% | 2% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | — | — | — |
| Multiracial | — | 3% | 1% |
Student Subgroups
| Subgroup | School | District | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students participating in a free or reduced-price lunch program | 28% | 63% | 68% |
| English learners | — | 17% | 16% |
| # | Name | Type | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Northeast Heights | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Albuquerque | NM | 3.5 mi | |
| 2 | Blossom Ridge at Anderson Hills | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Albuquerque | NM | 9.6 mi |
| # | Name | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Albuquerque | Albuquerque | NM | 3.3 mi | |
| 2 | Taylor Ranch | Albuquerque | NM | 7.3 mi | |
| 3 | Rio Rancho | Rio Rancho | NM | 9.9 mi | |
| 4 | Ventana Ranch | Albuquerque | NM | 10.3 mi |
| Base | Distance |
|---|---|
| Kirtland AFB | 7 mi. |
