Best high schools in Santa Fe (2025)
Schools classified as high schools by NCES. Ranked by the Success Index (US) from official American data; 10 schools in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and New Mexico.
- 168Nm School for the ArtsSanta Fe · Charter High27% Math proficiency · 338 students
- 268Mandela International Magnet (Mims)Santa Fe · Public High47% Math proficiency · 290 students
- 354The Masters ProgramSanta Fe · Charter High17% Math proficiency · 258 students
- 454Academy for Technology & ClassicsSanta Fe · Charter High36% Math proficiency · 398 students
- 526Monte del Sol CharterSanta Fe · Charter High16% Math proficiency · 370 students
- 619Tierra Encantada Charter SchoolSanta Fe · Charter High3% Math proficiency · 256 students
- 713Santa Fe HighSanta Fe · Public High10% Math proficiency · 1,491 students
- 812Capital HighSanta Fe · Public High5% Math proficiency · 1,388 students
- 912Early College OpportunitiesSanta Fe · Public High2.5% Math proficiency · 137 students
- 1010Pojoaque HighSanta Fe · Public High3% Math proficiency · 550 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nm School for the Arts Santa Fe · High · Grades 9–12 | Charter | 68.1 Top 25% | 27% Math proficiency | 338 |
| 2 | Mandela International Magnet (Mims) Santa Fe · High · Grades 7–12 | Public | 67.9 Top 25% | 47% Math proficiency | 290 |
| 3 | The Masters Program Santa Fe · High · Grades 9–12 | Charter | 54.2 Top 50% | 17% Math proficiency | 258 |
| 4 | Academy for Technology & Classics Santa Fe · High · Grades 7–12 | Charter | 54.1 Top 50% | 36% Math proficiency | 398 |
| 5 | Monte del Sol Charter Santa Fe · High · Grades 7–12 | Charter | 25.9 Lower 50% | 16% Math proficiency | 370 |
| 6 | Tierra Encantada Charter School Santa Fe · High · Grades 7–12 | Charter | 19.2 Lower 50% | 3% Math proficiency | 256 |
| 7 | Santa Fe High Santa Fe · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 12.9 Lower 50% | 10% Math proficiency | 1,491 |
| 8 | Capital High Santa Fe · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 12.0 Lower 50% | 5% Math proficiency | 1,388 |
| 9 | Early College Opportunities Santa Fe · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 11.8 Lower 50% | 2.5% Math proficiency | 137 |
| 10 | Pojoaque High Santa Fe · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 9.8 Lower 50% | 3% Math proficiency | 550 |
Nm School for the Arts in Santa Fe leads the 2025 list of high schools in Santa Fe with a Success Index (US) of 68.1. Of the 10 schools shown, 5 are charter, 5 are public.
For the full picture see the wider New Mexico high schools rankings, every school on the Santa Fe page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best high school in Santa Fe?
Nm School for the Arts in Santa Fe, New Mexico ranks first among high schools in Santa Fe with a Success Index (US) of 68.1 out of 100 (Enrollment: 338).
How are high schools in Santa Fe ranked?
Each school's Success Index (US) combines 4 factors: math proficiency (30%), reading proficiency (30%), community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%), students per teacher (15%). Each factor is a percentile against schools of the same type across United States. Schools with fewer than 60 students are excluded from rankings.
Are these 2025 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official American data (Urban Institute Education Data Portal (NCES CCD, EDFacts); NCES Common Core of Data). States set their own assessments and proficiency cut scores, so proficiency rates are most comparable within a state. Use the state rankings for like-for-like comparisons.