Serving 1,219 students in grades 9-12, Santa Teresa 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 25-29% (which is approximately equal to the New Mexico state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (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 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,219 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Graduation Rate: 85% (Top 20% in NM)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Santa Teresa High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Santa Teresa High School's student population of 1,219 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 72 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,219 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
72 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Santa Teresa High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 217 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Santa Teresa High School is 0.06, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#172 out of 217 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
58%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
12%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
97%
62%
Black
n/a
2%
White
3%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
2%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85%
66%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Santa Teresa High School's ranking?
Santa Teresa High School is ranked #172 out of 217 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
What schools are Santa Teresa High School often compared to?
Santa Teresa High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rio Grande Preparatory Institute, Organ Mountain High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% NM state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% NM state average).
What is the graduation rate of Santa Teresa High School?
The graduation rate of Santa Teresa High School is 85%, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 66%.
How many students attend Santa Teresa High School?
1,219 students attend Santa Teresa High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Santa Teresa High School students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Santa Teresa High School?
Santa Teresa High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does Santa Teresa High School offer ?
Santa Teresa High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Santa Teresa High School part of?
Santa Teresa High School is part of Gadsden Independent Schools School District.
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