South Valley Academy

South Valley Academy

Charter Middle, High School | Grade 6-12
3426 Blake Rd SW,  Albuquerque, NM
3.9
1.2
620 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Average SAT Score
860
Average ACT Score
18
Math Proficiency
13%
Reading Proficiency
24%
Average GPA
3.27
Graduation Rate
87%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
A
Teachers
C+
College Prep
B-
Administration
B+
Resources/Facilities
C
Clubs and Activities
A-
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.27
Reading Proficiency
24%
Math Proficiency
13%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Teachers
57
Full Time Teachers
57
Teachers in First or Second Year
9.5%
College Prep
Average SAT
860
Math
420
Verbal
440
Average ACT
18
Math
18
English
18
Reading
18
Science
19
Number of AP Courses
2
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
13.9%
State Average
25%
Science
37.1%
State Average
38%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
622:1

Student Diversity

Female
50.7%
Male
49.3%
Hispanic
97.7%
White
1.5%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of New Mexico 166 Students
New Mexico State University 77 Students
Central New Mexico Community College 56 Students
University of Colorado Denver 40 Students
Colorado State University 39 Students
New Mexico Highlands University 33 Students
University of Denver 26 Students
Eastern New Mexico University 25 Students
New Mexico Tech 24 Students
Fort Lewis College 15 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 27 Students
Nursing 19 Students
Psychology 15 Students
Computer Science 13 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 12 Students
Criminology 12 Students
Political Science and Government 11 Students
Biology 10 Students
Architecture 10 Students
Social Work and Youth Services 9 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 62 Reviews
5.0 Alum
6/2/2022
Its a small but strongly united school, the best teachers! Only bad thing is getting new teachers every year is hard.
4.0 Senior
1/3/2020
The teachers are nice they are very 1 on 1 with you. The principle on the other hand she doesn't really listen to the students.
4.0 Junior
2/10/2019
South Valley Academy is a great fit for students who like to be in small schools. You get to make close connections with your teachers and can be an overall fun experience.
GreatSchools Reviews
1.2 4 Reviews
1.0 other
9/11/2024
Staff and principal claim to be all about no bullying but it is the complete opposite such a horrible staff and school dont put your kids through depression and take them to any other school than this. This school whole heartedly support bullying
1.0 parent
9/11/2024
This school wants to potray a safe enviorment and zero tolerance to bullying, but that is completely the opposite. Look for another school, dont waste your time with this one. The principal the supposed support staff and even some of the teachers are not helpfull with issues you may have with yoir c...
2.0 parent
4/26/2023
The children do not know how to be friends or kind to one another especially the girls, which seems a product of homelife brought to school. The school is without a counselor that could maybe improve the situation. The Principal is aware of the toxicity of the children in the school but is without s...
1.0 other
1/31/2017
I was a student at this school not only did it not prepare for college, it is also one of the worst school environments ever. The fact that you cannot select you're classes is a joke the material taught is very narrow and the IMP math system is the reason may kids from this school can not do basic m...

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South Valley Academy is a charter school for students in grades 6-12 in Albuquerque, NM, in the South Valley neighborhood, and is served by the Albuquerque Public Schools in New Mexico. The school has a total enrollment of 620 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 11:1. Academic records show that 13% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 24% are proficient in reading. South Valley Academy has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.27, the graduation rate is 87%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 860 and an ACT score of 18. The average home value in this area is $399,050. Discover additional schools in the area, like Robert F. Kennedy Charter School, El Camino Real Academy, New America School, and more. Learn more about what Albuquerque has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near South Valley Academy.

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