Enrollment
258
New Mexico · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Santa Fe, NM
The Masters Program
Federal NCES profile for The Masters Program, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 18/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 350012501069Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 31
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
The Masters Program earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of New Mexico schools.
- #6 of 6
- high schools in Santa Fe · Resource Index
- 18
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.2:1
- large classes for New Mexico
- 30.6%
- free-lunch eligible
The Masters Program has class sizes larger than 83% of New Mexico schools. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, The Masters Program ranks #6 of 6 high schools in Santa Fe, NM.
School address
District: The Masters Program · New Mexico
NCES ID 350012501069 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.2:1
vs 14:1 New Mexico avg
+23% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
30.6%
vs 80.8% New Mexico avg
-62% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How The Masters Program compares with New Mexico and U.S. medians
What stands out at The Masters Program
The Masters Program is a mid-sized charter high school in Santa Fe, New Mexico, enrolling 258 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.2:1 puts it in the larger third of New Mexico schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 30.6% free-meal eligibility runs 62% below the New Mexico average.
With 258 students, its enrollment sits close to the New Mexico median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 98% of the 867 New Mexico schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 42 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New Mexico schools statewide, it ranks #41, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (64%) and White (24%) (diversity index 52/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 40.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding The Masters Program spends $8,436 per pupil, 49% below the New Mexico average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The Masters Program is a single-school charter district, so The Masters Program operates independently rather than alongside district-mates.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How The Masters Program compares
The Masters Program on the metrics families compare, against New Mexico and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Mexico | New Mexico avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.2:1 | ▲ 23% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.6% | ▼ 62% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 258 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.2:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
258
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
30.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 62% below the New Mexico average of 80.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.2:1
students per teacher
- 23% above state mean
Top 83% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
40.7%
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
$8,436
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Mexico avg of $16,652
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 64.3%
White 24.4%
Two or More 6.6%
Asian 2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
African American 0.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 64.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.2, The Masters Program is more mixed than the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for The Masters Program, which includes The Masters Program.
$8,436
Per student
-49%
vs New Mexico
Avg $16,652
-49%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 21.2%
State 77.8%
Federal 0.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New Mexico, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~258 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about The Masters Program
How many students attend The Masters Program?
The Masters Program has 258 students enrolled. It is a high school in Santa Fe, NM.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Masters Program?
The student-teacher ratio at The Masters Program is 17.2:1, which is 23% higher than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at The Masters Program?
30.6% of students at The Masters Program are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of The Masters Program?
The largest demographic group at The Masters Program is Hispanic or Latino at 64.3% of enrollment, in Santa Fe, NM. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for The Masters Program?
The Masters Program has a Resource Investment Index of 18/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does The Masters Program rank among high schools in Santa Fe?
By Resource Investment Index, The Masters Program ranks #6 of 6 high schools in Santa Fe, NM. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Santa Fe on the city page.
Is The Masters Program a good school?
The Masters Program earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of New Mexico schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in The Masters Program?
None; The Masters Program is a single-school charter district, and The Masters Program is its only campus.
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