Overview
NM SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS is a public high serving grades 9–12 in SANTA FE, New Mexico. The school enrolls 342 students. It is part of the NM SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS district. The school operates as a charter school.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against New Mexico state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
12.7:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Serves a relatively affluent student body
24% free/reduced-lunch eligibility (below 79% state average)
Charter school with flexibility in curriculum
Publicly funded with greater autonomy over instruction and staffing
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelHigh
Grade Span9–12
DistrictNM SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS
County35049
CitySANTA FE
ZIP87501
CharterYes
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID350011901058
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment342
Race/ethnicity breakdown will appear here once state-level demographic data is ingested. Check back soon.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %24%
State Avg79%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)