Penitentiary Of Nm-santa Fe

Penitentiary Of Nm-santa Fe serves 8 students in grades 8-12. 
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
  • Grades: 8-12
  • Enrollment: 8 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 75%
  • : <50%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

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Penitentiary Of Nm-santa Fe ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:

School Overview

Penitentiary Of Nm-santa Fe's student population of 8 students has grown by 166% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
Total Students
8 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Penitentiary Of Nm-santa Fe is 0.38, 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.
This School
State Level (NM)
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
12%
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Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
75%
62%
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Black
n/a
2%
White
25%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
2%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.38
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(15-16)
<50%
71%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the graduation rate of Penitentiary Of Nm-santa Fe?
The graduation rate of Penitentiary Of Nm-santa Fe is 50%, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 71%.
How many students attend Penitentiary Of Nm-santa Fe?
8 students attend Penitentiary Of Nm-santa Fe.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Penitentiary Of Nm-santa Fe students are Hispanic, and 25% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Penitentiary Of Nm-santa Fe?
Penitentiary Of Nm-santa Fe has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does Penitentiary Of Nm-santa Fe offer ?
Penitentiary Of Nm-santa Fe offers enrollment in grades 8-12
What school district is Penitentiary Of Nm-santa Fe part of?
Penitentiary Of Nm-santa Fe is part of Nm Corrections School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
  • Grades: 8-12
  • Enrollment: 8 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 75%
  • : <50%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

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