Nm School For The Arts

Serving 314 students in grades 9-12, Nm School For The Arts ranks in the top 20% 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 40-49% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-89% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 58%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 314 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 47%
  • : ≥90% (Top 10% in NM)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 40-49% (Top 50%)
  • : 80-89% (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:

School Overview

Nm School For The Arts's student population of 314 students has grown by 47% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
314 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
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School Rankings

Nm School For The Arts ranks within the top 20% of all 217 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Nm School For The Arts is 0.60, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NM)
#26 out of 217 schools
(Top 20%)
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40-49%
25%
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80-89%
58%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
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American Indian
7%
12%
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Asian
2%
1%
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Hispanic
34%
62%
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Black
3%
2%
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White
53%
21%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
2%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.60
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≥90%
66%
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Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
74%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
1%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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 #26 out of 217 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% 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, Los Alamos High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% NM state average), while 80-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% 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?
314 students attend Nm School For The Arts.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Nm School For The Arts students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, 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 17:1, which is higher than 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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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 314 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 47%
  • : ≥90% (Top 10%)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 40-49% (Top 50%)
  • : 80-89% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

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