Skip to main content

Average

#356 of 864 schools in NM

Top 41% in state

Santa Fe High

High School · Santa Fe · Santa Fe, NM

A high school in Santa Fe, NM where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.

2100 YUCCA ROAD, Santa Fe, NM 87505

  • Math 18% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 41% proficient (2022)
  • 84.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.0Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
View breakdown
Years of Data14
Annual Change-0.57 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendStable
Academics6.3Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
View breakdown
Math Proficiency18% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency41% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency30% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)38% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-8.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile47th
College Readiness7.6Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
View breakdown
4-Year Graduation Rate84%
AP Participation26.9%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.3Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
View breakdown
Student-Teacher Ratio18.4:1
District spending per student$14,817
Chronic Absenteeism73.7%

Students at Santa Fe High score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NM average.

Math Proficiency18%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency41%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 8 points since 2019, reaching 30% in 2022.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
34%
ELA
60%
2010
Math
31%
ELA
42%
2011
Math
30%
ELA
46%
2012
Math
29%
ELA
47%
2013
Math
28%
ELA
46%
2014
Math
7%
ELA
34%
2015
Math
7%
ELA
25%
2016
Math
8%
ELA
33%
2017
Math
7%
2018
Math
10%
ELA
34%
2019
Math
10%
ELA
34%
2020*
Math
47%
ELA
72%
2021*
Math
47%
ELA
72%
2022
Math
18%
ELA
41%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 22% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 45% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

46%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

See how we rate

The neighborhood

Where Santa Fe 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 42Car-Dependent
  • Bike 53Bikeable
  • City Safety: High6,029/100K

Powered byWalk Score

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

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
26.9% participation·State avg: 2.5 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics10sports offered
6 boys'·4 girls'·42 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 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

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Early College OpportunitiesEnrollment path unverified7.19–120.3 mi120Compare →
New Mexico Connections AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified5.44–121.0 mi1,410Compare →
St Michaels High SchoolPrivate · tuition6.2private7–121.2 mi452Compare →
Santa Fe Indian SchoolEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated7–121.5 mi680Compare →

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
#15 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

Santa Fe High is listed in SANTA FE; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Santa Fe High

Santa Fe High is a public high school in Santa Fe, NM, part of Santa Fe, serving approximately 1,599 students in grades 9th-12th with a 18.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #356 of 864 schools in NM. State assessment records show 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Santa Fe High

What grades does Santa Fe High serve?

Santa Fe High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Santa Fe High?

Santa Fe High has an enrollment of approximately 1,599 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Santa Fe High?

The student-teacher ratio at Santa Fe High is 18.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Santa Fe High rank in NM?

Santa Fe High ranks #356 of 864 schools in NM.

What is Santa Fe High's MySchoolScout rating?

Santa Fe High 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 Santa Fe High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Santa Fe High has 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Santa Fe High a charter school?

No, Santa Fe High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Santa Fe High a Title I school?

No, Santa Fe High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Santa Fe High?

46.0% of students at Santa Fe 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
1,599
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
87
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Santa Fe County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
73.7%
4-Year Graduation
84.0%
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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

Get school insights in your inbox

New rankings, best-schools lists, and parent guides — delivered free. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.

We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.