Educating the whole child for the whole world
Welcome to CCPS
“The Whole Child for the Whole World.” That’s a longtime slogan for our school, developed by the founders back in 2006 as they envisioned a short phrase to express the fuller mission and impact the school would seek to establish. Cottonwood Classical Preparatory School (CCPS) is a preeminent public charter school in Albuquerque, with a unique approach to teaching and learning for students in grades 6-12.
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Explore CCPS
Lottery Process
Learn about the CCPS Lottery Process and what it takes to become a CCPS student.
International Baccalaureate
The International Baccalaureate (IB) is a global leader in international education—developing inquiring, knowledgeable, confident, and caring young people.
Mission & Philosophy
Learn about the Mission and Educational Philosophy of CCPS.
Meet Our Staff
Meet the Staff of CCPS.
Learn About Our Programs
Academics
View the bell schedule, learn about CCPS Curriculum, see our school Departments and learn about the CCPS International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Program.
Community
Our Community page has school information for Students, Parents, and Teachers. You can also learn about our Summer Program and our Governing Council.
Our Programs
Learn about our programs from our ESports, Chess, Mock Trial, to our Speech and Debate programs.
We also have athletic programs ranging from Basketball, Soccer, Cross Country, Volleyball, Golf, Swimming, to Track & Field.
What Sets Cottonwood Apart
24:1
Middle School
Class Size
18:1
High School
Class Size
67%
Percent of Faculty with
Advanced Degrees
98%
College Acceptance Rate
(2 or 4 year College)
25+
Student Led
Clubs
11
NMAA Athletics
and Activities
