used to go to this school but I got expelled but other than that it was a good school the kids…read morewhere alright Their teachers were good Mr. Hzhy is the best teaher out the he is one of my favorite teachers and the principal was always on the top I'm just kidding. Our good. My brother still goes here. The math teacher for seventh grade is in the world. I'm sorry to be so mean but why you so mean the I loved it. I mean, I got jumped, broke my thum , but it was good.

I go here everyone always says it is the greatest school ever personality I feel like it is just…read moreaverage school normal public school we have a great band program and most teachers are nice and have good classes sendings if you like political stuff then don't go here many students and son teachers don't like Republicans you have good kids here and smart kids but expect stupid kids to the community school sending that's here is ok in some ways but overall just an average school

Very chill, dope cars all around and very intelligent students all over campus. Duke city is funread more

Great school! Great teaches & staff. Lance Smith is AMAZING, he does everything right! We love…read morecoach Shep too :). Go girls bball!

St. Charles is one of the better parochial schools in Albuquerque with a focus on caring about the…read morefundamentals of a solid education. My god daughter attends, and I recently had the pleasure of seeing her presented with an award for "straight A" 4th-grade school work. The parents all seem to know each other, and the teachers and administration are clearly enthusiastic about being here. Also, even thought this is a Catholic school, religion isn't forced and the school welcomes students from all walks. If you are thinking about sending your child here, I recommend meeting the principal and staff. You are sure to be impressed!

From the owner: "St. Charles is a Pre-K through 8th Catholic school. At St. Charles, we cultivate a compassionate…read morelearning environment where students are empowered to develop their potential through active/kinesthetic/hands on learning. We foster a strong community of lifelong learners committed to the utilizing their gifts to building God’s kingdom on earth.

best school ive ever been too, amazing staff, courses in class, best community. highly suggest nex…read moregen, love them

Great school amazing teachers great classes great all in general small aps school would highly…read morerecommend

If I could rate it 0 stars I would! This school is so terrible and Staff doesn't know how to teach…read more Im so very sorry to the kids who have to come to this school to spend their middle school career!

Poor communication. Over and over. Leads to all types of problems. My biggest complaint. Though…read morethere are more. Seems to have high staff turnover-over. Even within the school they'll move teachers around during the school year, which has been very disruptive for my daughter. My daughter has been at the school 7 years (because I can't get my ex to agree to change) and they keep taking away programs rather than adding. I feel due to trying to grow too quickly. Staff is hard to get a hold of and won't return calls. Kids have extremely limited outdoor time. 95% of day in one small room at same desk. No energy outlet. No creative outlet. I don't know what other charter schools are like, but MAS has been hugely disappointing.

The "Fixed Classroom System," intended for stability, functions more as a risk management…read moretactic--keeping students in one room all day to secure attendance numbers, often at the expense of their learning. Instruction relies heavily on worksheets since teachers rotate all day, and facilities like the football field remain largely unused. Teachers lack dedicated space, and students face systemic inequities. As unintentional as it may be, these systemic inequities are most apparent in the disparity between the Old Coors and Yale campuses. Students from predominantly Hispanic, lower-income neighborhoods are bused to the Yale location, where they remain segregated from the rest of the Yale student population. Administrative leadership, marketing, and campus resources are concentrated at Yale, creating a visible divide in support. This obvious two-tier system sends a troubling message and should be a cautionary tale in systemic bias within risk-adverse institutions and inequality.

Beautiful Easter Service! Very busy, parking was well handled but limited! Highly recommend and…read morehope to revisit when we are in the area.

First and foremost, I'm not Catholic. I was here for a Vivaldi concert with the UNM choir. I think…read moreit is cool and progressive that there are concerts at churches. Does this happen all the time? Dunno. The concert was absolutely heavenly. Pun intended? You decide. Really, I want to comment on how absolutely beautiful this church is. I'm a huge art fan and this place does not disappoint. Stained glass all over. As far as a religious experience goes, you'll have to get another review because I'm not your girl. It did feel peaceful and tranquil, and that's probably what church is supposed to feel like. If I were Catholic, I'd absolutely come here.

I attended Cottonwood for seven years and graduated in 2023. I know a lot of people who loved CCPS,…read moreand in many ways, I did,d too. A few of the teachers are still some of the best people I know, who inspire, support, and advocate for their students unconditionally. I have an immense amount of gratitude and respect for these individuals and the role they play in young people's lives. That being said, Cottonwood is not the school for everyone. While it can be an overwhelmingly positive experience for students who are actively seeking extra academic challenges, for others, it may not be the right place. In terms of specifics, the STEM programming throughout middle and high school is severely lacking and does feel weaker than in other public schools. As someone who is in a college pre-medical program, this difference in STEM education between my peers and me is definitely noticeable. Just something to consider if you or your child is passionate about pursuing a career in that field. Another note worth considering is the role mental health can play in determining whether or not to attend CCPS. For juniors and seniors, the only classes available are part of the International Baccalaureate (IB) program. While this program can be incredibly beneficial for some students, it is known to exacerbate existing mental health conditions for students who have them. Additionally, there is very little support for students who struggle with mental illness, and some teachers are even hesitant to respect 504 accommodations. In my experience, it seemed like student mental health wasn't a priority while I attended, but I'm hopeful that has since changed in the last couple of years. Ultimately, Cottonwood has its pros and cons, just like any other school. When deciding whether this is the right place for your family, you must take into account your individual needs, goals, and circumstances. Some students thrive here, and others don't. Both experiences are valid, and I truly believe that the current administration is proactively looking into ways to improve their existing problems for future students.

I attended this school all the way from sixth grade until I graduated in 2024. For parents…read morewondering whether or not to send their kid here for school, I would say that it is definitely worth it for middle school. Cottonwood is a safe environment and is free from many of the negative influences prevalent at so many Albuquerque middle schools. Additionally, your kid will go into high school ahead of their peers. However, there are many issues I have with this school, that make me hesitant to recommend it as a high school. These problems mainly boil down to not giving the students a voice, and trying to fix problems that don't exist while avoiding the ones that actually harm the school environment. One of the biggest claims that Cottonwood makes is that they care about equity and inclusion, but from my experiences, that is not the truth. There is very little diversity, both racial and economic, so much so that my graduating class of 69 people included one singular Black student. I also know an Indian student who left the school to attend La Cueva because the lack of diversity made it hard to attend Cottonwood. A few of my female friends also reported one of our male peers in a Title IX case involving verbal, physical, and sexual harassment, and this student was not reprimanded, and as far as I know there is no record of their report attached to this peer. I personally have had many issues with equity in sports, I joined the varsity cross country team as an eighth grader and this program became one of the only reasons I stayed at Cottonwood. This program is one of, if not the most decorated at the school, and yet our needs were continuously ignored, and our requests often times met with hostility. We share uniforms with the Track and Field program, and these uniforms have been worn for around five or six years. After 10+ seasons of use, they have become very beat up, and we no longer have enough uniforms for everyone. It has gotten so bad that athletes from other teams have come up to me to ask how old our uniforms are, and our teammates have to share uniforms, taking off jerseys to give to another person in between events. When we inquired about getting new uniforms, we were told that we were out of luck since teams get new uniforms every three years, and although last year was our year, we got new warm ups instead. This is despite the fact that two programs share the uniforms so really we should get new ones every 1.5 years, and despite the fact that the Volleyball and Basketball programs have gotten new uniforms and/or warm ups almost every, if not every year for as long as I have been competing in cross country and track. When we asked if we could fundraise for new uniforms we were told we were not allowed, because it would be unfair to the other programs. It also took the school 6 months and a year to hire a new cross country and track coach, respectively, when both of these coaches quit. However, when the boys basketball coach left it took a mere month to replace him, with no disruption in training. These experiences represent an overarching theme of my time at Cottonwood: I didn't feel like I mattered, and it felt like the administration and some of the teachers enjoyed exercising power over teenagers rather than actually helping these students grow as people. It is also worth mentioning that the school has an incredible organization issue that makes it hard to get anything done. So, in the end, parents, if you send your kid here and they express interest in leaving, I implore you to at least listen to what they have to say.