Menaul School is a coeducational, independent day and boarding school for students in grades 6 through 12.
Founded in 1896 in what was then the Territory of New Mexico. Established by the Presbyterian Church to provide a modern education system, Menaul remains committed to preparing students for success in mind, body, and spirit.
All Menaul School students take a college preparatory curriculum in the liberal arts tradition. More than 95 percent of students complete at least one AP course, and the average student takes 3-5 AP courses. 17 AP courses are currently offered across a wide range of disciplines. All students enrolled in an AP course must take the corresponding examination. 75 percent of our faculty hold advanced degrees in their field.
Grading System:
Menaul School uses a weighted 4.0 grading scale. Faculty evaluate student work on a rigorous basis. All major assessments are completed in class, on paper, without access to internet-connected devices or generative AI tools. Each semester concludes with comprehensive, multi-part final examinations that account for 20 percent of the semester grade.
Academic Awards:
Students earning a GPA of 3.25 or higher are named to the Honor Roll, and those with a GPA of 3.75 or higher are named to the President’s Honor Roll. Departmental academic prizes are awarded annually. Students who maintain a GPA of at least 3.5 and complete two or more credits beyond the minimum graduation requirement in a single discipline are designated as Distinguished Scholars in that discipline.
Signature Programs:
Menaul School maintains the Menaul Historical Library and Research Center, a Presbyterian archival collection staffed by alumni and volunteers. The Center provides students with opportunities to study historical preservation and conduct primary research on campus. Menaul School also sponsors the Southwest’s leading scholastic fencing program, directed by a three-time
U.S. Olympian, bronze medal-winner, and national champion and organized along NCAA standards. The school is also the only in the Albuquerque metropolitan area with a winter sports program, taking advantage of the Southwest’s mountains and outdoor culture to allow students to participate in organized skiing and snowboarding.
College Entrance:
Ninety-nine percent of Menaul School graduates choose to attend four-year colleges and universities. Students are encouraged to consider both domestic and international institutions consistent with the school’s global values and mission.