New Mexico School for the Arts is a charter high school in the Santa Fe Railyard in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Serving 338 students in grades 9-12, Nm School For The Arts ranks in the top 10% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 338 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 5% in NM)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Nm School For The Arts ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
Nm School For The Arts's student population of 338 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 45% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
338 students
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
School Rankings
Nm School For The Arts ranks within the top 10% of all 796 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Nm School For The Arts is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#61 out of 796 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
33%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
3%
11%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
46%
63%
Black
1%
2%
White
36%
19%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
14%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(20-21)≥90%
66%
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
85%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Nm School For The Arts School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nm School For The Arts's ranking?
Nm School For The Arts is ranked #61 out of 796 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in New Mexico.
What schools are Nm School For The Arts often compared to?
Nm School For The Artsis often viewed alongside schools like Santa Fe High School, Los Alamos High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
What is the graduation rate of Nm School For The Arts?
The graduation rate of Nm School For The Arts is 90%, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 66%.
How many students attend Nm School For The Arts?
338 students attend Nm School For The Arts.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Nm School For The Arts students are Hispanic, 36% of students are White, 14% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Nm School For The Arts?
Nm School For The Arts has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does Nm School For The Arts offer ?
Nm School For The Arts offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Nm School For The Arts part of?
Nm School For The Arts is part of Nm School For The Arts School District.
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