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Very Good

#247 of 864 schools in NM

Top 29% in state

Early College Opportunities

High School · Santa Fe · Santa Fe, NM

A Santa Fe high school serving grades 9th – 12th.

2301 W. ZIA RD., Santa Fe, NM 87505

  • Math 10% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 30% proficient (2022)
  • 67.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.8Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data5
Annual Change+2.13 pts/yr
Data Period2016–2022
TrendImproving
Academics5.8Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency10% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency30% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency20% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)22% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-2.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile40th
College Readiness7.9Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate67%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment4.2Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.9:1
District spending per student$14,817
Chronic Absenteeism73.3%

Students at Early College Opportunities score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NM average.

Math Proficiency10%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency30%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 7-year record (2016–2022), then recovered 18 points since 2017, reaching 20% in 2022.

Show all 5 years by subject
2016
Math
3%
ELA
12%
2017
Math
3%
2018
Math
3%
ELA
17%
2019
Math
3%
ELA
17%
2022
Math
10%
ELA
30%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 4% (multi-year average, 2016-2022) · reading/ELA 19% (multi-year average, 2016-2022)

Based on 9 test records from NM state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

98.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Early College Opportunities sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 25Car-Dependent
  • Bike 62Bikeable
  • City Safety: High6,029/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Santa Fe), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$75,912

Median home value

$484,100

Median rent

$1,348/mo

College educated

54.3%

Homeownership

59%

Poverty rate

10.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 87505; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Advanced STEM Courses1of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Santa Fe HighEnrollment path unverified6.69–120.3 mi1,599Compare →
New Mexico Connections AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified5.44–120.9 mi1,410Compare →
St Michaels High SchoolPrivate · tuition6.2private7–121.0 mi452Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Santa Fe

Schools in district
30
Rank in district
#11 of 29
District spending per student
$14,817NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
14.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Early College Opportunities is listed in SANTA FE; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Early College Opportunities

Early College Opportunities is a public high school in Santa Fe, NM, part of Santa Fe, serving approximately 120 students in grades 9th-12th with a 10.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #247 of 864 schools in NM. State assessment records show 4% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022) and 19% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Early College Opportunities

What grades does Early College Opportunities serve?

Early College Opportunities serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Early College Opportunities?

Early College Opportunities has an enrollment of approximately 120 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Early College Opportunities?

The student-teacher ratio at Early College Opportunities is 10.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Early College Opportunities rank in NM?

Early College Opportunities ranks #247 of 864 schools in NM.

What is Early College Opportunities's MySchoolScout rating?

Early College Opportunities has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Early College Opportunities?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Early College Opportunities has 4% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022) and 19% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022).

Is Early College Opportunities a charter school?

No, Early College Opportunities is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Early College Opportunities a Title I school?

No, Early College Opportunities is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Early College Opportunities?

98.3% of students at Early College Opportunities qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
120
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
11
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Santa Fe County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
73.3%
4-Year Graduation
67.0%
Area population (ZIP 87505)
32,189
Area average commute
17.9 min
Area median age
53.3
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 87505; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2016-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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