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#482 of 864 schools in NM
Pojoaque High
High School · Pojoaque · Santa Fe, NM
A high school in Santa Fe, NM where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1574 STATE ROAD 502, Santa Fe, NM 87506
- Math 17% proficient (2022)
- Reading 32% proficient (2022)
- 77.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Pojoaque High score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NM average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 9 points since 2019, reaching 25% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 17% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from NM state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
44.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Pojoaque High 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 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 20Somewhat 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
$90,504
Median home value
$523,600
Median rent
$1,142/mo
College educated
46.6%
Homeownership
82.8%
Poverty rate
12.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 87506; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Pojoaque
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #1 of 5
- District spending per student
- $14,768NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Pojoaque High is listed in POJOAQUE; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Pojoaque High
Pojoaque High is a public high school in Santa Fe, NM, part of Pojoaque, serving approximately 593 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #482 of 864 schools in NM. State assessment records show 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Pojoaque High
What grades does Pojoaque High serve?
Pojoaque High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Pojoaque High?
Pojoaque High has an enrollment of approximately 593 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pojoaque High?
The student-teacher ratio at Pojoaque High is 16:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Pojoaque High rank in NM?
Pojoaque High ranks #482 of 864 schools in NM.
What is Pojoaque High's MySchoolScout rating?
Pojoaque High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 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 Pojoaque High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Pojoaque High has 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Pojoaque High a charter school?
No, Pojoaque High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Pojoaque High a Title I school?
No, Pojoaque High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pojoaque High?
44.7% of students at Pojoaque High 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
- 593
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Santa Fe County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 64.1%
- Phone
- (505) 455-2282
- 4-Year Graduation
- 77.0%
- Area population (ZIP 87506)
- 16,055
- Area average commute
- 25.8 min
- Area median age
- 55.9
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 87506; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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