What if children are far more capable than we imagine?

Acton Academy helps K-12th grade students discover and grow their unique strengths — because the world needs them.

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"Acton Academy is one of the most important education developments in the world."

Tom Vander Ark, CEO of Getting Smart
"Acton Academy is on the leading edge of what it means to give students agency of their own learning."

Sal Khan, Founder of Khan Academy
“The most amazing outcome at Acton is that young heroes there are genuinely enthralled with learning. Simply said, they LOVE school.”

Heather Staker, Ready to Blend

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What makes

Acton Academy ABQ different?

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Young people doing challenging work at their own pace.
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Collaborating on real-world projects.
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Earning points for effort and badges for mastery.
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Sharing learning in a tightly bound community.
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Using the latest technology to master reading, writing and math.
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Using the latest technology to master reading, writing and math.

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Learner-driven communities run by heroes-in-the-making

Self-management and self-governance are celebrated daily by learners who use 21st Century skills to tackle real world projects, inspired by classic heroes in a tightly bound community with extremely high standards.

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The Hero's Journey

Learn more about how Acton Academy turns learning upside down.

"A remarkable book that captures the powerful journeys of Acton Academy’s founders, students, parent community, and — I hope — the future of education around the globe. Any school, whether traditional or innovative, will gain insights from this magical place.”

Ted Dintersmith

Education Author, Film Producer, and Philanthropist

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Non-Discrimination Policy

Acton Academy Albuquerque admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. The school does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin in the administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship programs, and athletic or other school administered programs.

Our Mission

Our mission is to inspire each person who enters our doors to find a calling that will change the world.

Our Beliefs

We believe clear thinking leads to good decisions, good decisions lead to the right habits, the right habits forge character, and character determines destiny.