Serving 154 students in grades 7-12, Santa Fe High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Missouri 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 Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 154 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in MO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Santa Fe High's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Alma, MO, encompassing approximately 166.7 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 15-20 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 9.2 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 14.2 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Santa Fe High School's student population of 154 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
154 students
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
School Rankings
Santa Fe High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Santa Fe High School is 0.20, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#964 out of 2076 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
8%
9%
Black
3%
15%
White
89%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.6%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Santa Fe High School's ranking?
Santa Fe High School is ranked #964 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Santa Fe High School often compared to?
Santa Fe High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Wellington-napoleon High School, Concordia High School, Odessa High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Santa Fe High School?
The graduation rate of Santa Fe High School is 80%, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 90%.
How many students attend Santa Fe High School?
154 students attend Santa Fe High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Santa Fe High School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Santa Fe High School?
Santa Fe High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Santa Fe High School offer ?
Santa Fe High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Santa Fe High School part of?
Santa Fe High School is part of Santa Fe R-X School District.
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