SAMS Academy

SAMS Academy

SAMS Academy is a public charter school serving students in grades 6 - 12.

Founded in 2012, SAMS (Southwest Aeronautics, Mathematics and Science) Academy is a free, public STEM charter school located on Albuquerque’s far west side adjacent to Double Eagle II Airport that prepares students in grades 6-12 for college and career in a unique, stimulating atmosphere where innovation and imagination soar!

Senior student flying our school airplane!

The SAMS Academy Aviation Program inspires students as they explore many exciting aeronautic careers, such as Air Traffic Control (ATC), Airplane Mechanic (A&P), Drone Pilot, and our unsurpassed Airplane Pilot Program! Can you imagine a student earning their Drone Pilot Certificate and/or Airplane Pilot Certificate before graduating high school?! That can happen – ONLY at SAMS Academy!