PAPA is a public charter school funded through the NM Public Education Department and authorized by Albuquerque Public Schools. PAPA is governed through a council of 5-7 parents and community members. PAPA provides students in grades 6-12 with a college preparatory education and an elective focus on performing arts.

PAPA’s mission is to integrate a rigorous college preparatory curriculum with the performing arts and prepare students to pursue their passions and talents.

The current enrollment is 450. Increasing enrollment is contingent upon construction projects which are on hold.

Students gain admission into PAPA by participating in our annual Lottery. The next lottery window opens every January.  .

PAPA does not provide transportation.  However, many parents are willing to carpool. Sign up for carpool in July at final registration.

There is no tuition to attend PAPA. However, there are some fees associated with extra curricular activities associated with academic and performing arts classes to cover the cost of things like transportation, entrance fees, meals and costumes.

ACTIVITY FEES FORM 2021-2022

We welcome you to attend the Prospective Student Open House which is held annually in February.

PAPA does not offer shadowing. However, you are welcome to attend any PAPA performance. Most are low cost or free. Check out the calendar on our website for dates, time and cost.  We also hold a Prospective Student Open House in February.

PAPA performs at different venues throughout the city including other high school PAC’s, NHCC, churches, theaters, etc.

The most efficient way is through email.  All staff emails follow the same format with the first letter of the first name followed by the last name and @paparts.org.

You may request academic records from the PAPA Registrar, Ms. Lucero. Her email address is llucero@paparts.org.  Please allow 24 hours for your request to be processed.

PAPA Registrar, Lucy Lucero would be happy to help you with the Power School process. You can email her at llucero@paparts.org.

You will need to have your child’s physician fill out a med authorization form, found under forms page. Bring the prescription in the original bottle and the completed form to the front office. It will be stored in a Medicine Safe Lock Box. Medications will be given as per the instructions provided by your child’s physician.  Please note, PAPA does not allow students to carry any medication at school.

Yes, we are serving breakfast now. 730-755am.

Please call 830-3128 ext 0, visit the front office during business hours – 7:30am to 4:30pm

If your child has an upcoming arts or sports absence you will need to complete a Student Activities Absence Approval Request Form.

Under forms page.

Please fill out the online Intent to Return form annually in December.

You must fill out a Student Activities Absence Approval Request Form and submit it along with supporting documentation a week before the absence. Link to the form is found under forms.

School Entry Immunization Requirements 2021-2022

New Mexico Childcare/Pre-School/School Entry Immunization Requirements: 2021-22 school year

Requisitos de Inmunización en Nuevo México para Guardería/Preescolar/Escuela: Año Escolar 2021-22

Please call the attendance line at (505) 830-3128 ext 5. If your child is out of school because of an appointment we are happy to excuse the absence with a doctors note. You can email a note to attendance@paparts.org

You can also fax the note to (505) 830-9930.

You can also mail the note to:

Public Academy for Performing Arts
11800 Princess Jeanne Ave NE
Albuquerque, NM 87112
Attn: Attendance

Come to the prospective student open house at the end of Janurary.