Native American Community Academy facts for kids
The Native American Community Academy (NACA) is a special kind of school called a charter school. It teaches students from kindergarten all the way through 12th grade (K-12). NACA is located in Albuquerque, New Mexico, in the United States.
About NACA
NACA first opened its doors in 2006. When it started, it was a school for students in grades 6 through 12. The younger students, from grades 6 to 10, had classes in temporary buildings. These buildings were on the grounds of Wilson Middle School. Older students, in grades 11 and 12, went to classes at the University of New Mexico School of Law. All the school buses would go to Wilson Middle School. From there, the older students would take another ride to the UNM Law building.
A New Home for NACA
In 2013, NACA moved to a new, permanent home. All grades, from kindergarten to 12th grade, moved into Building 232. This building used to be part of the old Albuquerque Indian School. It was also known as the Employees' New Dormitory and Club. This building was the only part of the old school campus that was still standing. The school expected to have about 380 students in its new location. NACA also planned to add elementary grades later on, which it has now done. The school made sure to keep the outside of this historic building looking the same.
Growing a School Network
On July 21, 2014, NACA started something new. It began a network of charter schools that focus on Native American culture and education. The very first school in this new network was the Dream Diné Charter School. It opened in Shiprock, New Mexico.
Students at NACA
As of 2021, students at the Native American Community Academy came from more than 60 different Native American tribes. The school also welcomes students who are not Native American.
External links
- Native American Community Academy
