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#4932 of 8,552 schools in TX
Santa Fe H S
High School · Santa Fe ISD · Santa Fe, TX
A Santa Fe ISD high school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
P O BOX 370, Santa Fe, TX 77510
- Math 30% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 58% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 91.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Santa Fe H S score 44% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 36 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 44% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
47.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Santa Fe H S sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Houston map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated820/100K
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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
$96,284
Median home value
$281,200
Median rent
$1,067/mo
College educated
19.9%
Homeownership
85.2%
Poverty rate
8.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 77510; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arcadia First Baptist Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.2 | K–12 | 1.0 mi | 142 | Compare → |
| Coastal Alternative ProgramEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 7–12 | 2.4 mi | 11 | Compare → |
| Coastal Alternative Program (cap)Enrollment path unverified | Not rated | 9–10 | 2.4 mi | 5 | Compare → |
| Coastal Alternative Program (cap)Enrollment path unverified | Not rated | 8–10 | 2.4 mi | 14 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Santa Fe ISD
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #4 of 5
- District spending per student
- $13,289NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Santa Fe H S is listed in SANTA FE ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Santa Fe H S
Santa Fe H S is a public high school in Santa Fe, TX, part of Santa Fe ISD, serving approximately 1,374 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #4,932 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Santa Fe H S
What grades does Santa Fe H S serve?
Santa Fe H S serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Santa Fe H S?
Santa Fe H S has an enrollment of approximately 1,374 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Santa Fe H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Santa Fe H S is 16.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Santa Fe H S rank in TX?
Santa Fe H S ranks #4,932 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Santa Fe H S's MySchoolScout rating?
Santa Fe H S 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 Santa Fe H S?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Santa Fe H S has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Santa Fe H S a charter school?
No, Santa Fe H S is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Santa Fe H S a Title I school?
No, Santa Fe H S is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Santa Fe H S?
47.5% of students at Santa Fe H S 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
- 1,374
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 83
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Galveston County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.4%
- Phone
- (409) 927-3106
- 4-Year Graduation
- 91.0%
- Area population (ZIP 77510)
- 13,938
- Area average commute
- 29.1 min
- Area median age
- 46.7
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 · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
- 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 77510; 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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