Native American Community Academy
Albuquerque, NM 87104
Phone: (505) 266-0992
District: Albuquerque Public Schools
GreatSchools Rating
charter • Grades KG,1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9 • 428 students
Native American Community Academy, a charter school located in Albuquerque, NM, serves grades K-12 in the Albuquerque Public Schools.It has received a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10, based on a variety of school quality measures.
Native American Community Academy is a charter school located in Albuquerque, NM. 428 students attend Native American Community Academy.
School Ratings
| Category | Rating | Details |
|---|---|---|
| College Readiness | 5/10 | The College Readiness Rating uses this high school's graduation rates, college entrance exam participation and performance, or AP, IB, or Dual Enrollment participation to determine how well schools are preparing students for success in college and beyond. The College Readiness Rating was created using the following data from the 2021 Civil Rights Data Collection: percentage of students enrolled in IB, AP or Dual Enrollment classes in grades 9-12, using 2023 4-year high school graduation rate data from New Mexico Public Education Department, and using 2023 demographic data from the National Center for Education Statistics. |
| Student Growth | 6/10 | The Student Progress Rating measures whether students at this school are making academic progress over time based on student growth data provided by the Department of Education. Specifically, this rating looks at how much progress individual students have made on state assessments during the past year or more, how this performance aligns with expected progress based on a student growth model established by the state Department of Education, and how this school's growth data compares to other schools in the state. The Growth Rating was created using 2023 Student growth data from New Mexico Public Education Department. |
Posted: February 29, 2024
The Native American Community Academy (NACA) fails institutionally for several reasons.
One of the most troubling aspects of NACA is its consistently low test scores in math and reading. These results suggest a systemic issue within the academic curriculum or instructional methods employed by the school. Such outcomes not only raise questions about the effectiveness of teaching strategies but also indicate a potential failure to adequately prepare students in fundamental subjects. Students report that many teachers simply give them assignments to work on and then sit behind their desks, failing to engage them.
The administration at NACA is largely unlicensed and ruthlessly inefficient. The lack of qualified and experienced leadership has detrimental impact on the overall functioning of the school, affecting decision-making processes, policy implementation, and the overall educational experience for students and families. Lack of credentials raise serious doubts about NACA's ability to support learning.
Many parents have learned that NACA neglects the needs of students with special education requirements. The failure to differentiate instruction for these students hinders their academic progress and overall well-being.
Additionally, considering the student deficits in math and reading, on instructional time should be wasted, but it is. Instructional time at NACA is sacrificed in favor of “wellness” activities that students report they neither enjoy nor benefit from. This misallocation of instructional time on activities that do not resonate with students raises questions about the school's priorities and its commitment to delivering a well-rounded education.
The Native American Community Academy faces serious challenges in terms of academic performance, administration, special education support, and the allocation of instructional time. These issues are detrimental to the overall educational experience for students and warrant careful consideration and prompt action to address and rectify the shortcomings within the institution.
Posted: February 29, 2024
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Posted: February 8, 2018
My child transferred from a Govt run school and she immediately noticed she was above her grade level compared to NACA. Some sports are provided but run by parents and no school transportation provided for students. Parents are not willing to help each other as far as transporting students and coaches seem to be unorganized and lack communication. No lunch room or cafeteria. Student eat wherever the can find space. The best thing about the school is cultural integration. Otherwise, I would recommend a different school for academics and sports.
Posted: February 8, 2018
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Posted: February 8, 2018
Posted: February 8, 2018
Posted: February 8, 2018
Reviews provided by GreatSchools™
| # | Name | Type | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Northeast Heights | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Albuquerque | NM | 6.1 mi | |
| 2 | Blossom Ridge at Anderson Hills | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Albuquerque | NM | 7.1 mi |
| # | Name | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Albuquerque | Albuquerque | NM | 1.5 mi | |
| 2 | Taylor Ranch | Albuquerque | NM | 4.2 mi | |
| 3 | Ventana Ranch | Albuquerque | NM | 7.6 mi | |
| 4 | Rio Rancho | Rio Rancho | NM | 8.7 mi |
| Base | Distance |
|---|---|
| Kirtland AFB | 9.8 mi. |
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