Santa Fe High School

2100 Yucca Rd
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 1,599 students in grades 9-12, Santa Fe High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 18% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,599 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 81%
  • : 84% (Top 30% in NM)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • : 41% (Top 50%)
  • : 40% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

School Overview

Santa Fe High School's student population of 1,599 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 91 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,599 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
91 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Santa Fe High School ranks within the top 50% of all 810 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Santa Fe High School is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NM)
#381 out of 810 schools
(Top 50%)
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18%
24%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Santa Fe High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
41%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Santa Fe High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New Mexico by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40%
33%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
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American Indian
3%
12%
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Asian
2%
1%
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Hispanic
74%
62%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Santa Fe High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
2%
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White
19%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
2%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Santa Fe High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New Mexico.
0.42
This chart displays the diversity score of Santa Fe High School and the public school average diversity score of New Mexico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
(20-21)
84%
66%
This chart displays graduation rate of Santa Fe High School and public school graduation rate of New Mexico by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
75%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Santa Fe High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Santa Fe High School's ranking?
Santa Fe High School is ranked #381 out of 810 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
What schools are Santa Fe High School often compared to?
Santa Fe High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Capital High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
What is the graduation rate of Santa Fe High School?
The graduation rate of Santa Fe High School is 84%, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 66%.
How many students attend Santa Fe High School?
1,599 students attend Santa Fe High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Santa Fe High School students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, 3% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Santa Fe High School?
Santa Fe High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does Santa Fe High School offer ?
Santa Fe High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Santa Fe High School part of?
Santa Fe High School is part of Santa Fe School District.

School Reviews

5   4/18/2011
We have been very impressed with the teaching faculty at Santa Fe High School, where our son transferred from a private high school. The pre-AP and AP programs are very strong, facilities (art, drama, science, they even have welding)are set up like a college campus, and most of all dedicated teachers! The students seem to excel and go on to excellent colleges across the country. A very diverse and challenging environment.
- Posted by Parent - susan

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,599 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 81%
  • : 84% (Top 30%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • : 41% (Top 50%)
  • : 40% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

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