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Cottonwood Classical Preparatory School

Cottonwood Classical is a charter school of the Albuquerque Public Schools. Founded in 2007 and offering the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program to juniors and seniors for eleven years, we serve 778 students (chosen through a very popular admission lottery) in grades 6-12 – and as such we are the 2nd largest charter school in New Mexico. Cottonwood Classical has also consistently been named among the top public high schools in the state and country by U.S. News & World Report since 2015.

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Save the Date!

Be on the lookout and check back in with us for more details on our 2025 Annual Foundation Fiesta!

The Fiesta will take place at Rio Bravo Brewing on April 25th, 2025.

Dr. G. Learning Commons Ribbon Cutting

Thank you to everyone who came out to the Ribbon Cutting for the new Dr. G Learning Commons! It was a wonderful event with Dr. Denise Gianopoulos, her family and the Cottonwood community!

Are You a Cottonwood Classical Graduate?

Check out the new Cottonwood Classical Alumni Association page.

The Alumni Association is still in the beginning stages so check back in for updates and if you are interested in being more involved reach we would love to hear from you!

Alumni Association

Your Support Matters

State funding covers about 85% of our needs and is an essential foundation, but doesn’t allow for the level of excellence our students and families are seeking. Educating the whole child for the whole world is not in the state of New Mexico funding formula. That’s why we need everyone to chip in to make the world-class education and world-class programs that go with it a reality. Coyotes work and live as a pack. Here at CCPS so do we.

Why Give to CCPS?

Ways to Give

Financial donations are the most flexible; we can accept checks, online donations or stock. In kind donations of goods/services/saleable items are also a viable option. Please contact the school for more details if you have an in-kind gift in mind. If you can give time and energy, we can also find a home for that in the PTA or PAC organizations.

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Your Support Matters

State funding covers about 85% of our needs and is an essential foundation, but doesn’t allow for the level of excellence our students and families are seeking. Educating the whole child for the whole world is not in the state of New Mexico funding formula. That’s why we need everyone to chip in to make the world-class education and world-class programs that go with it a reality. Coyotes work and live as a pack. Here at CCPS so do we.

Why Give to CCPS?

Ways to Give

Financial donations are the most flexible; we can accept checks, online donations or stock. In kind donations of goods/services/saleable items are also a viable option. Please contact the school for more details if you have an in-kind gift in mind. If you can give time and energy, we can also find a home for that in the PTA or PAC organizations.

Frequently Asked Questions

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