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SANTA FE PUBLIC SCHOOLS

New Mexico · Public School District
30
Schools
11,769
Students
$16,964
Per-Pupil Spend
+18% nat'l
75.0%
Free Lunch Rate
+23pp vs nat'l
78.7%
Graduation Rate
-7.8pp vs nat'l
District Overview

SANTA FE PUBLIC SCHOOLS is a public school district in New Mexico serving 11,769 students across 30 schools. It includes 20 elementary, 2 middle, 6 high schools, among them 1 charter school. Its graduation rate of 78.7% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $16,964 is above average for a US public school district. 75% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 49/100.

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All Schools (30)
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
EDWARD ORTIZ MIDDLE06–08441
MILAGRO MIDDLE07–08383
High Schools6 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
ACADEMY FOR TECHNOLOGY & CLASSICSCharter07–12392
CAPITAL HIGH09–121,398
EARLY COLLEGE OPPORTUNITIES09–12113
MANDELA INTERNATIONAL MAGNET (MIMS)07–12293
SANTA FE ENGAGE09–120
SANTA FE HIGH09–121,599
Other Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
DESERT SAGE ACADEMYKG–12313
NYE EARLY CHILDHOODPK–PK192
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$16,964+18% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
57%
30%
State
57.1%
Local (property tax)
30.4%
Federal
12.5%

State funding accounts for 57% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
30
Schools
11,769
Students
75%
Free Lunch
$17K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate78.7%
Opportunity Score49/100
StateNew Mexico →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $16,964 per pupil — 18% above the national average of $14,347.
Range of school options
With 30 schools including 1 charter school, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Below-average graduation rate
At 78.7%, graduation is 7.8 points below the national average of 86.5%.
High economic need in community
75% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in SANTA FE PUBLIC SCHOOLS?
SANTA FE PUBLIC SCHOOLS has 30 public schools, serving a total of 11,769 students.
What is the graduation rate for SANTA FE PUBLIC SCHOOLS?
The graduation rate is 78.7%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does SANTA FE PUBLIC SCHOOLS spend per student?
SANTA FE PUBLIC SCHOOLS spends $16,964 per pupil — 18% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in SANTA FE PUBLIC SCHOOLS?
75% of students in SANTA FE PUBLIC SCHOOLS qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in SANTA FE PUBLIC SCHOOLS?
Yes — 1 of the 30 schools in SANTA FE PUBLIC SCHOOLS is a charter school.
What grade levels does SANTA FE PUBLIC SCHOOLS serve?
SANTA FE PUBLIC SCHOOLS serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for SANTA FE PUBLIC SCHOOLS?
The median opportunity score across schools in SANTA FE PUBLIC SCHOOLS is 49/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.