Serving 1,314 students in grades 9-12, Santa Fe High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,314 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Graduation Rate: 96% (Top 10% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 47% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Santa Fe High School's attendance zone covers the entire Santa Fe, TX school district, encompassing approximately 72.5 square miles. Families within this area typically have a drive of 10 to 12 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance from the school to the zone's edge of 4.8 miles and the furthest edge being 8.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Santa Fe High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Santa Fe High School's student population of 1,314 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 81 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,314 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
81 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Santa Fe High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Santa Fe High School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#6560 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
28%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
13%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
White
67%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
96%
90.3%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)30.8%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Green and Gold
School Mascot
Indians
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Santa Fe High School's ranking?
Santa Fe High School is ranked #6560 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Santa Fe High School often compared to?
Santa Fe High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dickinson High School, Texas City High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Santa Fe High School?
The graduation rate of Santa Fe High School is 96%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 90.3%.
How many students attend Santa Fe High School?
1,314 students attend Santa Fe High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Santa Fe High School students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Santa Fe High School?
Santa Fe High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Santa Fe High School offer ?
Santa Fe High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Santa Fe High School part of?
Santa Fe High School is part of Santa Fe Independent School District.
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