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SANTA FE HIGH

2100 YUCCA RD, SANTA FE, NM 87505SANTA FE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 0912Non-Charter
1,599
Students
Total enrolled
77%
Grad Rate
Nat'l avg 87%
11% vs nat'l
$16,964
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
18% vs nat'l
17.6 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
14% vs nat'l
49/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
Large public school
Serves 1,599 students in grades 09–12 in SANTA FE, New Mexico.
18% above average funding
District spends $16,964 per pupil, 18% more than the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 49th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

SANTA FE HIGH is a very large high in SANTA FE, New Mexico, serving grades 09–12 with 1,599 students. The district invests $16,964 per student — 18% above the national average of $14,347, with a 17.6:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 43% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body. The 77% graduation rate is below the national average of 87%, a data point worth exploring further during a school visit.

Student Body & Demographics at SANTA FE HIGH

1,599
Total Students
17.6 : 1
Student:Teacher
43%
Free Lunch
91
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (0912) are served by this school
Gender Distribution830 male · 769 female
52%
48%
Male 52%Female 48%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility43%
National avg 52% · 680 students
Student Composition
19%
74%
Asian2%
White19%
Hispanic / Latino74%
Black1%
Multiracial1%
Native American3%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 350237000551

Academic Outcomes at SANTA FE HIGH

Graduation Rate (Adjusted Cohort)
77
Below avg
National avg 87%
Graduation Rate Comparison
This school
77%
State avg
73%
National avg
87%
Neighborhood Opportunity Score
49
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 49th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 77th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 87505

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$16,964Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$16,964
State avg
$19,045
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$7,464
Student Support$3,223
Administration$2,036
Operations$2,545
Other$1,696
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $16,964 spent per student, an estimated $7,515 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
57%
30%
State government
57.1%
Local (property tax)
30.4%
Federal programs
12.5%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $16,964/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 77% graduation rate — below the national average of 87%
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelHigh
Grades09 – 12
Location
CountySanta Fe County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
Phone: (505)467-2400
NCES ID: 350237000551
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in SANTA FE seeking a public high school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

Location
2100 YUCCA RD, SANTA FE, NM 87505
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

High
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

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.