About SPS

SPS Facts

Founded in 1966, Sandia Preparatory School (SPS) is an independent co-ed school with a nationally recognized college preparatory program for students in grades 6 through 12.

A Diverse Community

Representing the face of Central New Mexico, Sandia Prep students come from approximately 70 different schools and 55 different zip codes. Thirty-eight percent of students identify themselves as students of color and 31% receive financial aid. This year’s 6th grade is 43% diverse.

Sandia Prep Facts
Campus	30 acres
Enrollment	650
Student/Faculty Ratio	8:1
Average class size	16
Endowment	$4.74 million (as of 2.29.12)
Tuition	$18,150 including fees (for 2012-2013)
Financial Aid (2011-2012)	Total aid $1,733,850 Average award $8,892 30% of students receive financial aid
Diversity	44% are minority students (2011-2012)

Non-Discriminatory Policy

Sandia Prep admits students of any sex, race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, or sexual orientation and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, or sexual orientation in administering its educational policies, admission policies, financial aid programs or other school-administered programs.

Accreditation and Membership

Sandia Prep is accredited by the Independent Schools Association of the Southwest (ISAS) and the New Mexico Department of Education. Sandia Prep is a member of the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS).

NAIS certifies that the Independent School Association of the Southwest (ISAS), a member of the Commission on Accreditation, has voluntarily submitted to a rigorous and impartial review of its accreditation program and demonstrated its adherence to the Criteria for Effective Independent School Accreditation Practices. NAIS commends ISAS and confirms its confidence in the quality of the association’s accreditation program for its independent schools.