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The Ask Academy

4550 SUNDT RD NE, RIO RANCHO, NM, 87124

Top 10% School in New Mexico

Ranked 7 of 275 in New Mexico

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About The Ask Academy

The ASK Academy is a top public charter school in Rio Rancho, New Mexico, for grades 6 through 12. It focuses on science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). It is one of the best schools in the state, with an 85% proficiency rate in Reading and a 62% proficiency rate in Mathematics. The academy is known for its strict rules and high standards. It has a 56% participation rate in Advanced Placement® courses, and it is one of the best High School in "New Mexico" . At The ASK Academy, 53% of the students are minorities, and 15% of the students are low-income. It is a top school for technical innovation and offers a project-based learning environment that promotes professional growth and critical thinking. Because it focuses on engineering and biomedical sciences, it is one of the best schools in the country. Overall, the academy stands out because its students are very good at what they do and because it is committed to preparing them for the future through a structured and interesting way of teaching.

The Ask Academy Contact Information

Address

4550 SUNDT RD NE, RIO RANCHO, NM, 87124

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Phone

(505) 891-0757

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 62%
Reading 85%
State average proficiency is 62% in Math and 85% in Reading.
40
Full-time Teachers
15 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
592
Total Students
$70383
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 7 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at The Ask Academy

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:00 AM to 3:15 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:45 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 47.47%
Asian 2.03%
Hispanic 44.26%
Black 2.53%
Two+ Races 2.03%
Native Am. 1.69%
White
47.47%
Asian
2.03%
Hispanic
44.26%
Black
2.53%
Two+ Races
2.03%
Native Am.
1.69%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 592
35.47%
210 Female
64.53%
382 Male

Student Population

592 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

592 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

The ASK Academy just announced that its High School Valentine's Spirit Week will take place in late January and early February 2026. There will be days when everyone wears the same thing, and there will be activities like selling candy grams to help people get to know each other. The academy is making its Biomedical Sciences and Engineering career paths better by using project-based learning and the statewide Near Peer Tu to ring Program, which lets high school students help younger students with their homework.

FAQ

Q1. How does The Ask Academy get students ready for success in the future?

Ans. Planning, skill-building, and guidance programs help students make the transition to college, vocational training, or a job.

Q2. Does The Ask Academy make it easy for students to learn?

Ans. Yes, The Ask Academy stresses inclusion, staff support, and learning to gether to help all students do well.

Q3. What does The Ask Academy do to help students get ready for life after graduation?

Ans. College planning, men to ring, and skill-building programs help students move on to higher education, vocational paths, or jobs.

Q4. Do students get help with standardized tests?

Ans. Yes. Yes, of course! The school has resources to help students get ready for the SAT and ACT tests.

Q5. Are students allowed to go to cultural and arts events?

Ans. Yes, The Ask Academy encourages students to be creative by offering programs in music, theater, and the visual arts.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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