- Enrollment
- 1,003
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Santa Fe, TX
Santa Fe H S
Federal NCES profile for Santa Fe H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 483927004473
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 71
📋 Attendance 21
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Santa Fe H S earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #2 of 8
- public schools in Santa Fe · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.5:1
- students per teacher
- 43.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Santa Fe H S has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Santa Fe H S ranks #2 of 8 public schools in Santa Fe, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Santa Fe H S held near 1,374 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 85.3 → 83.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 483927004473 · Santa Fe, TX High · MID · TRAD
1,314 enr · 15.5:1 · 43.4% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Santa Fe J H (1,003 students)
Santa Fe H S held near 1,374 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 85.3 → 83.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Santa Fe H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Santa Fe H S
1,314 students
- Santa Fe J H
Santa Fe J H
1,003 students
- Dan J Kubacak
Dan J Kubacak El
730 students
- William F Barn
William F Barnett El
640 students
- Roy J Wollam E
Roy J Wollam El
618 students
- Coastal Altern 4
Coastal Alternative Program
4 students
What this shows Santa Fe H S reports 1,314 students on the CCD universe file.
How Santa Fe H S compares
Santa Fe H S held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.5:1 | ▲ 5% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.4% | ▼ 30% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,314 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,314
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 65% in Texas - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
31.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,289
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors9.0 FTE
Per 146 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
209
in-school suspensions + 66 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 13 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 67.5%
Hispanic or Latino 28.2%
Two or More 1.9%
African American 0.8%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 67.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.4, Santa Fe H S is about as mixed as the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 16
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Santa Fe Isd reports $13,289 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Santa Fe H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Fe J H | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dan J Kubacak El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| William F Barnett El | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Roy J Wollam El | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Coastal Alternative Program | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Santa Fe H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 730
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 640
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 618
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 4
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 0/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,314 students)
Frequently asked questions about Santa Fe H S
How many students attend Santa Fe H S?
Santa Fe H S has 1,314 students enrolled. It is a high school in Santa Fe, TX. CCD year-over-year: 1,369 (2022-23) → 1,374 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Santa Fe H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Santa Fe H S is 15.5:1, which is 5% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Santa Fe H S?
43.4% of students at Santa Fe H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Santa Fe H S?
The largest demographic group at Santa Fe H S is White at 67.5% of enrollment, in Santa Fe, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Santa Fe H S?
Santa Fe H S has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Santa Fe H S rank among public schools in Santa Fe?
By Resource Investment Index, Santa Fe H S ranks #2 of 8 public schools in Santa Fe, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Santa Fe on the city page.
What other schools are in Santa Fe Isd?
Besides Santa Fe H S, Santa Fe Isd also operates Santa Fe J H (1,003 students), Dan J Kubacak El (730 students), and William F Barnett El (640 students). See the Santa Fe Isd district page for the complete list.