Overview
NM SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS is a public high serving grades 9–12 in SANTA FE, New Mexico. The school enrolls 338 students. It is part of the NM SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS district. The school operates as a charter school.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
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
11.5:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Serves a relatively affluent student body
20% free/reduced-lunch eligibility (below 87% 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 Enrollment338
White36.1%
Hispanic / Latino46.2%
Black / African American0.3%
Asian0.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native3.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races14.2%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
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 %20%
State Avg87%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2025)