Serving 1,003 students in grades 6-8, Santa Fe J 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 37% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 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: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,003 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Santa Fe J H's attendance zone covers the entire district in Santa Fe, TX, encompassing approximately 72.5 square miles. Families can typically expect a 10-12 minute drive to the school, with the average distance to the zone's edge being 4.8 miles and the furthest edge extending up to 8.6 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Santa Fe J High School's student population of 1,003 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 59 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,003 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2005
School Calendar
School Motto
The path our students choose will leave a lasting positive footprint.
School Rankings
Santa Fe J 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 J High School is 0.47, 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
#4400 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
6%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
29%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
13%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 37-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 ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Maroon and Gold
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Santa Fe J High School's ranking?
Santa Fe J High School is ranked #4400 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Santa Fe J High School often compared to?
Santa Fe J High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Crosby Middle School, R D Mcadams J High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Santa Fe J High School?
1,003 students attend Santa Fe J High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Santa Fe J High School students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Santa Fe J High School?
Santa Fe J High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Santa Fe J High School offer ?
Santa Fe J High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Santa Fe J High School part of?
Santa Fe J High School is part of Santa Fe Independent School District.
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