Native American Community Academy
The mission of NACA is to engage students, educators, families, and community in creating a school that will prepare students to grow from adolescence to adulthood and begin strengthening communities by developing strong leaders who are academically prepared, secure in their identity, and healthy.
Native American Community Academy (NACA) is a free public charter school in Albuquerque for 6th to 12th grade students (currently serving up to 10th grade). Located in the Southeast Heights, NACA dedicated to Native American student success through a holistic approach to education, wellness, and culture. Close to 300 students are currently enrolled. The curricular framework includes state-based education standards for math, science, language arts, physical education, and social studies and are enhanced and supported through multiple programs: • College Preparatory Programs • Dual Credit College Program • Athletics Program • Language Program • Native American Studies • Visual and Media Arts Program • Music Program • Cultural Service Learning Programs • Experiential Learning Programs • Nutrition Program • Eagle Behavioral Health Program Partnerships Programs: • Southwest Youth Services Programs (SYS) • AmeriCorps VISTA & AmeriCorps • Center for Working Families • University of New Mexico Student Based Health Center • Institute for American Indian Arts • Central New Mexico Community College • University of New Mexico • Public Allies • Elev8 • Americans for Indian Opportunity
2005
Kara Bobroff