Serving 329 students in grades 9-12, Nm School For The Arts ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is approximately equal to the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 329 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 10% in NM)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Nm School For The Arts ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
Nm School For The Arts's student population of 329 students has grown by 54% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 41% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
329 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Nm School For The Arts ranks within the top 30% of all 810 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Nm School For The Arts is 0.62, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#182 out of 810 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
33%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
4%
12%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
43%
62%
Black
2%
2%
White
44%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
2%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(20-21)≥90%
66%
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
75%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nm School For The Arts's ranking?
Nm School For The Arts is ranked #182 out of 810 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New Mexico.
What schools are Nm School For The Arts often compared to?
Nm School For The Artsis often viewed alongside schools like Santa Fe High School, Capital High School, Los Alamos High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
What is the graduation rate of Nm School For The Arts?
The graduation rate of Nm School For The Arts is 90%, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 66%.
How many students attend Nm School For The Arts?
329 students attend Nm School For The Arts.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Nm School For The Arts students are White, 43% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Nm School For The Arts?
Nm School For The Arts has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does Nm School For The Arts offer ?
Nm School For The Arts offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Nm School For The Arts part of?
Nm School For The Arts is part of Nm School For Arts School District.
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