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#337 of 864 schools in NM
Top 39% in state
Nm School for the Arts
High School · Nm School for the Arts · Santa Fe, NM
A charter high school in Santa Fe, NM serving grades 9th – 12th.
500 MONTEZUMA AVENUE, Santa Fe, NM 87501
- Math 22% proficient (2022)
- Reading 72% proficient (2022)
- 90%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Nm School for the Arts score 47% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NM average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2019, to 47% in 2022, across a 13-year record (2010–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2010-2022) · reading/ELA 83% (multi-year average, 2010-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 25 test records from NM state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
24.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Nm School for the Arts 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 91Walker's Paradise
- Bike 79Very Bikeable
- 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
$81,229
Median home value
$649,100
Median rent
$1,516/mo
College educated
60.8%
Homeownership
66.4%
Poverty rate
7.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 87501; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nm School for the DeafEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | PK–12 | 0.8 mi | 144 | Compare → |
| Aspen Community SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | PK–12 | 0.9 mi | 304 | Compare → |
| Santa Fe Indian SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 7–12 | 1.4 mi | 680 | Compare → |
| Mandela International Magnet (mims)Enrollment path unverified | 9.7 | 7–12 | 1.5 mi | 301 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Nm School for the Arts
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $11,435NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Nm School for the Arts is listed in NM SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Nm School for the Arts
Nm School for the Arts is a public high school in Santa Fe, NM, part of Nm School for the Arts, serving approximately 342 students in grades 9th-12th with a 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #337 of 864 schools in NM. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 83% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Nm School for the Arts
What grades does Nm School for the Arts serve?
Nm School for the Arts serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Nm School for the Arts?
Nm School for the Arts has an enrollment of approximately 342 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nm School for the Arts?
The student-teacher ratio at Nm School for the Arts is 12.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Nm School for the Arts rank in NM?
Nm School for the Arts ranks #337 of 864 schools in NM.
What is Nm School for the Arts's MySchoolScout rating?
Nm School for the Arts has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 Nm School for the Arts?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Nm School for the Arts has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 83% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).
Is Nm School for the Arts a charter school?
Yes, Nm School for the Arts is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Nm School for the Arts a Title I school?
No, Nm School for the Arts is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Nm School for the Arts?
24.3% of students at Nm School for the Arts 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
- 342
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Santa Fe County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 41.8%
- Phone
- (505) 310-4194
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90%+
- Area population (ZIP 87501)
- 15,409
- Area average commute
- 19.1 min
- Area median age
- 59.5
Official sources & links
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 87501; 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, 2010-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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