Serving 1,177 students in grades 9-12, Santa Teresa High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 8% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 16% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,177 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 96%
Graduation Rate
: 85% (Top 20% in NM)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 8% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 16% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 29% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Santa Teresa High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 810 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Santa Teresa High School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
8% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 16% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
What is the graduation rate of Santa Teresa High School?
The graduation rate of Santa Teresa High School is 85%, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 66%.
How many students attend Santa Teresa High School?
1,177 students attend Santa Teresa High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Santa Teresa High School students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Santa Teresa High School?
Santa Teresa High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does Santa Teresa High School offer ?
Santa Teresa High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Santa Teresa High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,177 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 96%
Graduation Rate
: 85% (Top 20%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 8% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 16% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 29% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
