Serving 1,121 students in grades 9-12, Santa Fe South High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oklahoma for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 5% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 16% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Oklahoma state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,121 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: 85% (Top 50% in OK)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 8% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
School Overview
Santa Fe South High School's student population of 1,121 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,121 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Santa Fe South High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,680 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Santa Fe South High School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1543 out of 1680 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
5%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
27%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
11%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
96%
20%
Black
n/a
8%
White
2%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
2%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(20-21)85%
78%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Santa Fe South High School's ranking?
Santa Fe South High School is ranked #1543 out of 1,680 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What schools are Santa Fe South High School often compared to?
Santa Fe South High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Southeast High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 16% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
What is the graduation rate of Santa Fe South High School?
The graduation rate of Santa Fe South High School is 85%, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 78%.
How many students attend Santa Fe South High School?
1,121 students attend Santa Fe South High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Santa Fe South High School students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Santa Fe South High School?
Santa Fe South High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 16:1.
What grades does Santa Fe South High School offer ?
Santa Fe South High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Santa Fe South High School part of?
Santa Fe South High School is part of Santa Fe South Charter School District.
In what neighborhood is Santa Fe South High School located?
Santa Fe South High School is located in the Central Oklahoma City neighborhood of Oklahoma City, OK. There are 83 other public schools located in Central Oklahoma City.
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