Serving 69 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Desert Sage Academy ranks in the bottom 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 10-14% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student-teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 69 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in NM)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
School Overview
Desert Sage Academy's student population of 69 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 250% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
69 students
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
School Motto
'Striving for Excellence'
School Rankings
Desert Sage Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 796 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Desert Sage Academy is 0.27, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#531 out of 796 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
33%
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
13:1
American Indian
9%
11%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
85%
63%
Black
n/a
2%
White
6%
19%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(19-20)≥50%
77%
Chronically Absent Students
(20-21) âš COVID-19 impacted100%
31.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
85%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Desert Sage Academy's ranking?
Desert Sage Academy is ranked #531 out of 796 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
What is the graduation rate of Desert Sage Academy?
The graduation rate of Desert Sage Academy is 50%, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 77%.
How many students attend Desert Sage Academy?
69 students attend Desert Sage Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Desert Sage Academy students are Hispanic, 9% of students are American Indian, and 6% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Desert Sage Academy?
Desert Sage Academy has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does Desert Sage Academy offer ?
Desert Sage Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Desert Sage Academy part of?
Desert Sage Academy is part of Santa Fe School District.
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