Enrollment
5
High
DISTRICT 3 · STATE 450
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·NM CORRECTIONS·NCES 350001200977
PENITENTIARY OF NM-SANTA FE
4331 STATE HIGHWAY 14, SANTA FE, NM 87504 · (505) 473-3200 · Santa Fe County
GRADES 08–12HIGH41-RURALALTERNATIVE EDUCATION SCHOOL5 STUDENTS
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Not graded
Schools serving specialized populations are not graded, because state test results are not a fair comparison for them. How grades work
Student : Teacher
5.0:1
1 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 2.5:1 · STATE 22.9:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
,
Title I proxy
STATE 90%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 10 | 1 | 20% |
| Grade 11 | 2 | 40% |
| Grade 12 | 2 | 40% |
Student demographics
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
BeatsExpectations
Not computed for this schoolBeatsExpectations is not computed for specialized-population schools (schools for the deaf or blind, therapeutic and behavioral-health placements, juvenile-justice and alternative-education settings, and similar). State ELA/Math proficiency rates are not a comparable metric for these populations, so a demographically-adjusted residual against general-enrollment peers would be misleading. About the methodology →
Where PENITENTIARY OF NM-SANTA FE ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In New Mexico | In Santa Fe County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 5 | #205 of 212 | #12 of 12 |
Ranked against other public high schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
5
+1 (+25%) vs 2020
+400% since 2010-11, when it was 1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 5 | 1 | 5.0:1 | N/A |
| 2023-24 | 2 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 2022-23 | 8 | 0.5 | 16.0:1 | N/A |
| 2020-21 | 4 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 2015-16 | 31 | N/A | N/A | 0% (0) |
| 2010-11 | 1 | N/A | N/A | 0% (0) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for PENITENTIARY OF NM-SANTA FE.
About PENITENTIARY OF NM-SANTA FE
A very small high school in SANTA FE, New Mexico, PENITENTIARY OF NM-SANTA FE is part of NM CORRECTIONS. Enrollment stands at 5 students, covering grades 8 through 12. That is 99% below the average of about 450 students for high schools in New Mexico.
PENITENTIARY OF NM-SANTA FE is part of NM CORRECTIONS, where 9 schools serve 25 students.
The largest group at PENITENTIARY OF NM-SANTA FE is Hispanic students, at 60%. Other groups include 40% Black. By comparison, Santa Fe County residents are about 48% Hispanic.
PENITENTIARY OF NM-SANTA FE lists 1 full-time-equivalent teachers; that is about 5.0 students per teacher. The gap from the 22.9:1 average for high schools in New Mexico is 17.9 students per teacher.
In Santa Fe County, where the school is located, median household income comes to about $79,071, the share of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher is 46%, and about 9% of people live in poverty. There are 53 public schools in the county, enrolling about 20,719, PENITENTIARY OF NM-SANTA FE among them.
A public school about 1.8 miles away, TURQUOISE TRAIL CHARTER SCHOOL, is the closest to PENITENTIARY OF NM-SANTA FE. In all, at least 8 other public schools sit within five miles of PENITENTIARY OF NM-SANTA FE.
PENITENTIARY OF NM-SANTA FE is in rural territory close to an urban area, a location NCES labels Rural: Fringe.
Federal enrollment counts increased from 4 (2020-21) to 5 (2024-25).
This page is a place to ask questions and share updates about athletics, class schedules, and weather closures at PENITENTIARY OF NM-SANTA FE. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to post.
Santa Fe County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
156,105
Census ACS
Median income
$79,071
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
46%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
9%
Below federal line
Schools in county
53
20,719 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in NM CORRECTIONS
- LAE COUNTY CORRECTIONSHigh · 7 students
- NORTHEASTERN NM CORRECTIONAL FACILITYHigh · 5 students
- OTERO COUNTY PRISONHigh · 2 students
- SOUTHERN NM CORRECTIONSHigh · 2 students
- CENTRAL NM CORRECTIONSHigh · 1 students
- GUADALUPE COUNTY CORRECTIONSHigh · 1 students
Other schools in SANTA FE
- SANTA FE HIGHHigh · 1,491 students
- NEW MEXICO CONNECTIONS ACADEMYCombined · 1,487 students
- CAPITAL HIGHHigh · 1,388 students
- EL CAMINO REAL ACADEMY COMMUNITYElementary · 704 students
- Santa Fe Indian SchoolHigh · 701 students
- NINA OTERO COMMUNITY SCHOOLElementary · 629 students
Nearby schools
- TURQUOISE TRAIL CHARTER SCHOOL1.8 mi · 622
- ACADEMY FOR TECHNOLOGY & CLASSICS3.1 mi · 398
- AMY BIEHL COMMUNITY SCHOOL AT RANCHO VIEJO3.9 mi · 354
- NINA OTERO COMMUNITY SCHOOL4.2 mi · 629
- CAPITAL HIGH4.3 mi · 1,388
- THE MASTERS PROGRAM4.6 mi · 258
Frequently asked questions
About PENITENTIARY OF NM-SANTA FEHow many students attend PENITENTIARY OF NM-SANTA FE?
PENITENTIARY OF NM-SANTA FE enrolls approximately 5 students in grades 08-12.
Is PENITENTIARY OF NM-SANTA FE an elementary, middle, or high school?
PENITENTIARY OF NM-SANTA FE is a high school covering grades 08-12.
How many students per teacher at PENITENTIARY OF NM-SANTA FE?
Approximately 5.0:1 students per teacher at PENITENTIARY OF NM-SANTA FE.
How diverse is PENITENTIARY OF NM-SANTA FE?
PENITENTIARY OF NM-SANTA FE reports a student body of 60% Hispanic, 40% Black.
Who oversees PENITENTIARY OF NM-SANTA FE?
PENITENTIARY OF NM-SANTA FE is overseen by NM CORRECTIONS in Santa Fe County.
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