Nm School For The Arts

Summary:

Nm School For The Arts is a public charter high school serving grades 9-12 in Santa Fe, New Mexico, with an enrollment of 329 students. This exceptional institution consistently ranks among the top high schools in the state, boasting exceptional academic performance, test scores, and graduation rates.

Nm School For The Arts significantly outperforms the state average in proficiency rates across all subject areas, with 82% of students proficient or better in Science, compared to the state average of 36%, and 37% proficient in Math, compared to 11% statewide. The school's 4-year graduation rate of 94.4% in the 2022-2023 school year far exceeds the state average of 76.7%. Nm School For The Arts also excels in serving diverse student subgroups, ranking among the top 10 high schools in the state for female, Hispanic, Native American, and low-socioeconomic status students.

While Nm School For The Arts has a relatively low percentage of free/reduced-price lunch recipients (22.19% in 2022-2023), it still manages to achieve exceptional academic outcomes, suggesting the school is effectively serving students from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds. Additionally, the school's low student-teacher ratio of 13.8 may contribute to its strong academic performance and personalized learning environment. Nm School For The Arts has maintained its high ranking and 5-star rating from Nm School For The Arts District over the past 10 years, demonstrating a sustained commitment to excellence and a track record of consistently strong academic outcomes.

Detail:

Public, Charter 9-12

500 Montezuma Avenue
Santa Fe, NM 87501

(505) 310-4194

District: Nm School For The Arts

SchoolDigger Rank:
7^th of 190 New Mexico High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,007

Student/teacher ratio: 12.5

Number of students: 342

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

44.7%

White:

43.6%

Two or more races:

5.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 24.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Nm School For The Arts ranks better than 96.3% of high schools in New Mexico. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 95.47. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Nm School For The Arts who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (44.7%), White (43.6%), two or more races (5.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 24.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Nm School For The Arts is 12.5. (See more...)

Compare Nm School For The Arts employs 27.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Nm School For The Arts is $11,007.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

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SchoolDigger ranks Nm School For The Arts 7^th of 190 New Mexico public high schools. (See Nm School For The Arts in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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SchoolDigger ranks Nm School For The Arts 3^rd of 119 New Mexico school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Nm School For The Arts

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Rank History for all students at Nm School For The Arts

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NM State Percentile
2013	96.21	6^th	177	96.6%
2014	94.66	6^th	198	97.0%
2015	84.26	16^th	193	91.7%
2016	93.89	4^th	185	97.8%
2017	95.80	4^th	158	97.5%
2018	87.86	18^th	182	90.1%
2019	82.60	24^th	181	86.7%
2022	84.65	24^th	177	86.4%
2023	92.55	13^th	170	92.4%
2024	95.47	7^th	190	96.3%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Nm School For The Arts

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NM State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	94.40	2^nd	58	96.6%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Nm School For The Arts

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NM State Percentile
2018	98.24	3^rd	164	98.2%
2019	89.76	13^th	161	91.9%
2022	99.29	3^rd	154	98.1%
2024	94.62	8^th	154	94.8%

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Rank History for Female students at Nm School For The Arts

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NM State Percentile
2018	91.01	8^th	145	94.5%
2019	83.00	15^th	144	89.6%
2022	84.55	20^th	157	87.3%
2023	84.68	18^th	143	87.4%
2024	95.67	5^th	153	96.7%

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Rank History for Male students at Nm School For The Arts

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NM State Percentile
2018	84.83	21^st	143	85.3%
2019	81.82	26^th	151	82.8%
2022	77.67	28^th	159	82.4%
2023	97.53	10^th	146	93.2%
2024	89.58	13^th	159	91.8%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Nm School For The Arts

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NM State Percentile
2018	91.26	10^th	133	92.5%
2019	83.14	19^th	139	86.3%
2022	78.22	32^nd	150	78.7%
2023	97.39	5^th	132	96.2%
2024	95.67	6^th	142	95.8%

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Rank History for Native American students at Nm School For The Arts

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NM State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	98.57	2^nd	44	95.5%

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Rank History for White students at Nm School For The Arts

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NM State Percentile
2018	88.90	7^th	115	93.9%
2019	69.81	27^th	109	75.2%
2022	83.31	15^th	133	88.7%
2023	94.55	11^th	157	93.0%
2024	91.77	8^th	155	94.8%

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Data source: test scores: New Mexico Public Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: New Mexico Public Education Department

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Enrollment information for Nm School For The Arts

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2011	87	1	4	37	4	0	2	135
2012	111	2	8	51	5	0	6	183
2013	117	2	7	53	7	0	5	191
2014	110	3	7	70	7	0	4	201
2015	108	5	7	68	5	0	3	196
2016	127	7	4	59	6	2	1	206
2017	131	8	7	66	7	1	1	221
2018	122	8	8	68	12	0	2	220
2019	125	8	8	58	12	2	0	213
2020	120	10	12	84	20	0	0	246
2021	155	6	7	103	21	0	0	292
2022	168	9	7	106	21	3	0	314
2023	143	7	0	142	14	2	21	329
2024	149	6	0	153	14	0	20	342

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Nm School For The Arts

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2011	135	13.6	9.8	23.7
2012	183	16.4	11.1	25.7
2013	191	15.3	12.4	27.2
2014	201	14.7	13.6	46.3
2015	196	16.0	12.2	30.6
2016	206	17.0	12.1	30.6
2017	221	16.2	13.6	18.1
2018	220	16.7	13.1	22.7
2019	213	17.3	12.2	19.2
2020	246	17.1	14.3	26.8
2021	292	20.1	14.5	23.6
2022	314	18.9	16.5	25.5
2023	329	23.7	13.8	22.2
2024	342	27.2	12.5	24.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Nm School For The Arts

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2011	135	13.6	9.8	23.7
2012	183	16.4	11.1	25.7
2013	191	15.3	12.4	27.2
2014	201	14.7	13.6	46.3
2015	196	16.0	12.2	30.6
2016	206	17.0	12.1	30.6
2017	221	16.2	13.6	18.1
2018	220	16.7	13.1	22.7
2019	213	17.3	12.2	19.2
2020	246	17.1	14.3	26.8
2021	292	20.1	14.5	23.6
2022	314	18.9	16.5	25.5
2023	329	23.7	13.8	22.2
2024	342	27.2	12.5	24.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Nm School For The Arts

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$11,007

Data source: New Mexico Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Nm School For The Arts

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 24^th of 181 High schools	Ranks 13^th of 170 High schools	5.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade Language Arts (Nm School For The Arts)	88	73.3	14.7%
11th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)	40	33.1	6.9%
11th Grade Mathematics (Nm School For The Arts)	16	24	8%
11th Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)	10	15.9	5.9%
11th Grade Science (Nm School For The Arts)	77	77.5	0.5%
11th Grade Science (New Mexico)	25	40.2	15.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	213	329	54.5%
African American	8	7	12.5%
American Indian	12	14	16.7%
Asian	8	0	100%
Hispanic	58	142	144.8%
Pacific Islander	2	2
White	125	143	14.4%
Two or More Races	0	21
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	19.2%	22.2%	2.9%

Schools Near Nm School For The Arts

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				SAT School Day English Language Arts (2024)	SAT School Day Mathematics (2024)	NM-ASR Science (2024)	NM-MSSA English Language Arts (2024)	NM-MSSA Mathematics (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	SAT School Day English Language Arts 11th Grade	SAT School Day Mathematics 11th Grade	NM-ASR Science All Grades	NM-MSSA English Language Arts All Grades	NM-MSSA Mathematics All Grades	Total
Nm School For The Arts	Public, Charter	9-12	500 Montezuma Avenue	Santa Fe	87501	Santa Fe County	Nm School For The Arts	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(505) 310-4194	342	27	12.5	24.3%	149 (43.6%)	6 (1.8%)	153 (44.7%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (4.1%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (5.8%)	95.5	7^th of 190 public high schools	96.3%		92.6	13^th of 170 public high schools	92.4%	6	82.0	37.0	82.0			$11,007
Santa Fe Indian School	Public	7-12	1501 Cerrillos Road	Santa Fe	87505	Santa Fe County	Santa Fe Indian School	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(505) 989-6330	680	38	17.7	99.6%	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	680 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Mandela International Magnet (Mims)	Public	7-12	1604 Agua Fria	Santa Fe	87505	Santa Fe County	Santa Fe	No	(n/a)	No	No	(505) 467-1901	301	25	11.8	24.9%	142 (47.2%)	5 (1.7%)	128 (42.5%)	20 (6.6%)	4 (1.3%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	97.6	4^th of 190 public high schools	97.9%		98.2	5^th of 170 public high schools	97.1%	1	83.0	54.0	80.0	70.0	44.0	$13,565
Santa Fe High	Public	9-12	2100 Yucca Rd	Santa Fe	87505	Santa Fe County	Santa Fe	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(505) 467-2400	1,599	88	18.1	46.0%	307 (19.2%)	24 (1.5%)	1,188 (74.3%)	31 (1.9%)	43 (2.7%)	3 (0.2%)	3 (0.2%)	54.6	60^th of 190 public high schools	68.4%		54.6	60^th of 170 public high schools	64.7%		44.0	14.0				$8,789
Early College Opportunities	Public	9-12	2301 W. Zia Rd.	Santa Fe	87505	Santa Fe County	Santa Fe	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(505) 467-2701	120	11	10.8	98.3%	23 (19.2%)	1 (0.8%)	91 (75.8%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (4.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	41.5	92^nd of 190 public high schools	51.6%		42	79^th of 170 public high schools	53.5%	13	28.0		55.0			$20,303
Tierra Encantada Charter School	Public, Charter	7-12	4601 Mission Bend	Santa Fe	87507	Santa Fe County	Tierra Encantada Charter School	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(505) 983-3337	284	18	15.7	99.6%	19 (6.7%)	6 (2.1%)	257 (90.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	26.6	136^th of 190 public high schools	28.4%		24.3	122^nd of 170 public high schools	28.2%	14	25.0	6.0	28.0	32.0	5.0	$9,361
Santa Fe Engage	Public	9-12	2505 Camino Entrada	Santa Fe	87507	Santa Fe County	Santa Fe	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	(505) 467-0310	0	1	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)						$9,435
Monte Del Sol Charter	Public, Charter	7-12	4157 Walking Rain Rd	Santa Fe	87507	Santa Fe County	Monte Del Sol Charter	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(505) 982-5225	356	25	14.0	57.3%	49 (13.8%)	1 (0.3%)	296 (83.1%)	6 (1.7%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.8%)	39.8	96^th of 190 public high schools	49.5%		41.4	82^nd of 170 public high schools	51.8%	14	31.0		36.0	37.0	12.0	$11,040
The Masters Program	Public, Charter	9-12	6401 Richards Ave	Santa Fe	87508	Santa Fe County	The Masters Program	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(505) 428-7320	250	15	16.1	20.8%	86 (34.4%)	2 (0.8%)	145 (58.0%)	9 (3.6%)	6 (2.4%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	68.1	47^th of 190 public high schools	75.3%		86	25^th of 170 public high schools	85.3%	22	56.0	16.0	50.0			$9,430
Capital High	Public	9-12	4851 Paseo Del Sol	Santa Fe	87507	Santa Fe County	Santa Fe	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(505) 467-1000	1,376	85	16.2	65.0%	56 (4.1%)	4 (0.3%)	1,291 (93.8%)	9 (0.7%)	14 (1.0%)	2 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	32.6	120^th of 190 public high schools	36.8%		21.9	129^th of 170 public high schools	24.1%	9	20.0		32.0			$8,879

Frequently Asked Questions about Nm School For The Arts

What is the racial makeup of Nm School For The Arts?

Students at Nm School For The Arts are 45% Hispanic, 44% White, 6% Two or more races, 4% American Indian, 2% African American.

How many students attend Nm School For The Arts?

In the 2023-24 school year, 342 students attended Nm School For The Arts.

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Yes! Nm School For The Arts is one of the best high schools in the state. It ranks 7^th of 190 New Mexico high schools.

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