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Altura Preparatory School
Altura Preparatory School, nominated by NewSchools Venture Fund, is an elementary school in Albuquerque, New Mexico, that describes itself as a public charter school serving learners from a primarily urban area.
Location Albuquerque, New Mexico
Governance Public Charter School
Grades Elementary
Students 265
Locale Urban
Co-Directors Meaghan Hindman and Lissa Hines
Demographics
Percentage of students*
10%
English Learners
24%
Free/Reduced Lunch
15%
Students with Disabilities
African American or Black 3%
American Indian/Alaska Native 3%
Asian 22%
Hawaiian or Pacific Islander —
Hispanic or Latino 36%
White 29%
2+ Races —
Why Altura Preparatory School was nominated
Altura Prep uses a teacher specialization model in which teachers focus on 1-2 core subject areas, Math, ELA, STEAM, and students rotate classrooms through out the day. In class, small group/individualized instruction supersedes whole group instruction for the majority of the class period. ALL students have STEAM class (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) as part of their regular core schedule.
Student experience design
Altura Prep is a joyful, learning-centered place where kids from all backgrounds come together to grow as people and as students. Prepsters learn the habits of mind and academic skills they need in order to be productive, engaged citizens AND empathetic, kind friends and neighbors. We celebrate one another's successes, and support one another through challenges.
Core Practices
| Core Practices | Length of Use |
|---|---|
|
Grading Policies Focus On Mastery |
5+ years
|
|
Project-based Learning |
5+ years
|
All Practices
Blended Learning
Co-leadership
Culturally Responsive Practices
Disaggregated Data On Student Participation
Multi-tiered System Of Support (MTSS) In Academics
Restorative Practices
SEL Integration School-wide
Students Develop Projects
key reasons for innovating
Demonstrate what’s possible for other schools
Improve academic achievement
Date Updated: 4/1/2025
*Canopy profile data is self-reported or sourced from NCES data, then verified by school leaders.