Public Academy for Performing Arts
High School in Albuquerque, New Mexico
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The Public Academy for Performing Arts (PAPA) is a charter school located in Albuquerque, New Mexico. PAPA serves students from grades six to twelve.
| Public Academy for Performing Arts | |
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11800 Princess Jeanne Ave NE Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States | |
| Information | |
| Type | Charter, Grades 6-12 |
| Established | 2001 |
Principal | Tamara 'Gregory' Lopez |
| Faculty | 40 |
| Enrollment | 425 |
| Website | https://www.paparts.org |
History
A handful of Albuquerque locals put together a proposal for creating a performing arts schools in 2000.[1] The Albuquerque Public Schools accepted the plan to create the charter school, the Public Academy for Performing Arts (PAPA), on November 15, 2000.[1][2] PAPA began teaching students in August 2001.[1] It was the inaugural charter school centered on the performing arts in New Mexico.[3] In its first year, it served 180 students between the sixth and ninth grades.[1] In 2022, it taught 450 students between the sixth and 12th grades.[1] The school offers ballet, jazz, flamenco, hip-hop, and contemporary dance, choir, band, orchestra and theater courses.[4]
Notable alumni
- Seth Adkins, actor
