Santa Fe High School vs. Capital High School
Should I attend Santa Fe High School or Capital High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Santa Fe High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
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Overall Rank
Capital High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 1,594 students in grades 9-12, Santa Fe High School 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 45-49% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 58%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,454 students in grades 9-12, Capital High School 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 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower 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 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,594 students
1,454 students
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
87 teachers
85 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#39 out of 217 schools in NM
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#190 out of 217 schools in NM
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
10-14%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
45-49%
Graduation Rate
84%
83%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
451
537
Grade 10 Students
471
374
Grade 11 Students
337
300
Grade 12 Students
335
243
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
2%
1%
% Asian
2%
1%
% Hispanic
74%
93%
% Black
1%
n/a
% White
20%
5%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
n/a
n/a
Diversity Score
0.42
0.13
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
9%