Monte del Sol Charter is a public charter high school in Santa Fe, New Mexico. As of 2017, the school had 353 students and 25 classroom teachers. The school was founded by Tony Gerlicz, who originally planned to emphasize arts and music classes and a less rigid hierarchy.
Serving 356 students in grades 7-12, Monte Del Sol Charter 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 15-19% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 356 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Graduation Rate: 50-59% (Btm 50% in NM)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
School Overview
Monte Del Sol Charter's student population of 356 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 19% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
356 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Year Founded
2000
Colors
White, Black, Red
School Rankings
Monte Del Sol Charter ranks within the bottom 50% of all 810 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Monte Del Sol Charter is 0.29, 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
#435 out of 810 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
33%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
12%
Asian
2%
1%
Hispanic
83%
62%
Black
n/a
2%
White
14%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(20-21)50-59%
66%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Dragon
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Monte Del Sol Charter's ranking?
Monte Del Sol Charter is ranked #435 out of 810 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
What schools are Monte Del Sol Charter often compared to?
Monte Del Sol Charteris often viewed alongside schools like Academy For Technology & Classics by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
What is the graduation rate of Monte Del Sol Charter?
The graduation rate of Monte Del Sol Charter is 50-59%, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 66%.
How many students attend Monte Del Sol Charter?
356 students attend Monte Del Sol Charter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Monte Del Sol Charter students are Hispanic, 14% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Monte Del Sol Charter?
Monte Del Sol Charter has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does Monte Del Sol Charter offer ?
Monte Del Sol Charter offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Monte Del Sol Charter part of?
Monte Del Sol Charter is part of Monte Del Sol Charter School District.
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