attracting some of the finest students and teachers in the country, albuquerque academy is an independent, coeducational, college preparatory day school of 1,100+ students in grades 6-12. the academy serves the greater albuquerque area and commits its resources to a mission comprising accessibility, affordability, excellence, caring, and outreach. emphasizing mastery of fundamentals and independent judgment, the academy seeks the full academic, creative, moral, and physical development of each student, offering a challenging curriculum with more than 20 advanced placement courses and required participation in experiential education and community service programs.