Santa Fe Indian School is a tribal boarding secondary school in Santa Fe, New Mexico. It is affiliated with the Bureau of Indian Education.
Santa Fe Indian School serves 701 students in grades 7-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 8% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student-teacher ratio of 33:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 701 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 33:1
- Graduation Rate: 90-94%
- Math Proficiency: 8%
- Reading Proficiency: 33%
- Science Proficiency: 33%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
School Overview
Santa Fe Indian School's student population of 701 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 72% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
701 students
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Colors
Maroon, Gold
School Calendar
Campus Size
50 acres
Average Class Size
15 students
School Rankings
The diversity score of Santa Fe Indian School is 0.00, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
33%
Student-Teacher Ratio
33:1
13:1
American Indian
100%
11%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
63%
Black
n/a
2%
White
n/a
19%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(19-20)90-94%
77%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)36.4%
43.1%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
85%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
8% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
What is the graduation rate of Santa Fe Indian School?
The graduation rate of Santa Fe Indian School is 90-94%, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 77%.
How many students attend Santa Fe Indian School?
701 students attend Santa Fe Indian School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Santa Fe Indian School students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Santa Fe Indian School?
Santa Fe Indian School has a student ration of 33:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does Santa Fe Indian School offer ?
Santa Fe Indian School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Santa Fe Indian School part of?
Santa Fe Indian School is part of Santa Fe Indian School District.
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