Santa Fe High School

Summary:

Santa Fe High School is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Santa Fe, Texas, with a student population of 1,369. The school is part of the Santa Fe Independent School District, which is ranked 263 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Santa Fe High School has a predominantly white student population at 69.91%, its academic performance lags behind many nearby schools. The school consistently ranks in the middle to lower range of Texas high schools, with below-average proficiency on STAAR EOC exams, particularly in subjects like Algebra I and English I/II Reading. However, the school has seen a steady improvement in its four-year graduation rates, increasing from 89.8% in 2018-2019 to 95.8% in 2022-2023, which is higher than the state average and on par with nearby high-performing schools like Friendswood High School.

Interestingly, Santa Fe High School's racial makeup has shifted in recent years, with the percentage of white students decreasing from 75.06% to 69.91%, and the percentage of Hispanic students increasing from 21.84% to 25.42%. This change in demographics has coincided with a decline in the school's overall student population. When compared to nearby schools, Santa Fe High School generally performs worse on academic metrics, which may be influenced by the high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds and the school's relatively low spending per student (around $11,000 per student). Addressing these challenges will likely require a multi-faceted approach, including targeted interventions, resource allocation, and a focus on equity and inclusion.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 16000 Hwy 6
       Santa Fe, TX  77517-9184


(409) 927-3106

District: Santa Fe Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
944th of 1,987 Texas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,203 Help


Feeder schools for Santa Fe High School:

Elementary:    Dan J Kubacak Elementary
    Roy J Wollam Elementary
Middle:    Santa Fe J H

Student/teacher ratio:  16.0 Help
Number of students:  1,369

Racial breakdown:

White:
69.9%
Hispanic:
25.4%
Two or more races:
1.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  47.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Santa Fe High School ranks better than 52.5% of high schools in Texas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 49.44. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Santa Fe High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (69.9%), Hispanic (25.4%), two or more races (1.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 47.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Santa Fe High School is 16. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Santa Fe High School is $11,203.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Santa Fe High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Santa Fe High School 944th of 1987 Texas public high schools. (See Santa Fe High School in the ranking list.)

Santa Fe Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Santa Fe Independent School District (Isd) 263rd of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Santa Fe High School

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Rank History for all students at Santa Fe High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 64.62 522nd 1427 63.4%
2005 63.49 549th 1429 61.6%
2006 61.30 634th 1430 55.7%
2007 54.60 834th 1497 44.3%
2008 58.35 738th 1510 51.1%
2009 54.89 862nd 1539 44.0%
2010 53.87 927th 1568 40.9%
2011 50.92 1068th 1672 36.1%
2012 32.22 1239th 1603 22.7%
2013 32.78 1236th 1652 25.2%
2014 44.50 1063rd 1734 38.7%
2015 42.43 1139th 1743 34.7%
2016 46.91 1031st 1762 41.5%
2017 43.99 902nd 1777 49.2%
2018 32.16 1229th 1797 31.6%
2019 32.54 1292nd 1857 30.4%
2021 35.81 1211th 1861 34.9%
2022 36.22 1207th 1876 35.7%
2023 48.98 951st 1961 51.5%
2024 49.44 944th 1987 52.5%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Santa Fe High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 13.68 528th 582 9.3%
2019 24.88 483rd 604 20.0%
2022 33.54 437th 664 34.2%
2023 78.97 94th 677 86.1%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Santa Fe High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.31 746th 1113 33.0%
2019 29.31 824th 1136 27.5%
2021 28.25 899th 1195 24.8%
2022 31.15 832nd 1278 34.9%
2023 42.32 633rd 1371 53.8%
See the entire list of Best Texas High Schools for English Language Learner Students!

Rank History for Special Education students at Santa Fe High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.30 1097th 1347 18.6%
2019 36.42 846th 1357 37.7%
2021 42.35 706th 1382 48.9%
2022 43.47 688th 1418 51.5%
2023 46.22 652nd 1478 55.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Santa Fe High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.69 1435th 1794 20.0%
2019 27.13 1454th 1818 20.0%
2021 32.03 1299th 1848 29.7%
2022 30.52 1325th 1847 28.3%
2023 44.58 958th 1897 49.5%
See the entire list of Best Texas High Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Santa Fe High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.25 1233rd 1781 30.8%
2019 32.07 1316th 1798 26.8%
2021 32.45 1253rd 1815 31.0%
2022 34.68 1220th 1841 33.7%
2023 51.02 883rd 1891 53.3%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Santa Fe High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.32 995th 1137 12.5%
2019 48.80 792nd 1145 30.8%
2021 38.33 917th 1177 22.1%
2022 35.47 945th 1172 19.4%
2023 55.75 723rd 1182 38.8%
See the entire list of Best Texas High Schools for Gifted and Talented Students!

Rank History for At Risk students at Santa Fe High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.18 950th 1784 46.7%
2019 41.31 989th 1810 45.4%
2021 32.27 1249th 1829 31.7%
2022 36.85 1103rd 1837 40.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Santa Fe High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.87 1391st 1803 22.9%
2019 29.83 1311th 1824 28.1%
2021 35.54 1179th 1840 35.9%
2022 34.36 1197th 1853 35.4%
2023 45.16 993rd 1913 48.1%
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Rank History for Asian students at Santa Fe High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 52.22 289th 525 45.0%
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Rank History for African American students at Santa Fe High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 13.76 907th 1013 10.5%
2021 30.03 695th 1020 31.9%
2022 56.11 326th 1031 68.4%
2023 29.91 728th 1069 31.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Santa Fe High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.32 1293rd 1691 23.5%
2019 27.09 1352nd 1714 21.1%
2021 30.59 1235th 1743 29.1%
2022 22.06 1426th 1762 19.1%
2023 39.86 1064th 1820 41.5%
See the entire list of Best Texas High Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for Native American students at Santa Fe High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 15.08 95th 106 10.4%
2023 25.15 84th 101 16.8%
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Rank History for White students at Santa Fe High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.84 1341st 1539 12.9%
2019 17.92 1340th 1526 12.2%
2021 20.51 1262nd 1510 16.4%
2022 23.52 1250th 1525 18.0%
2023 34.06 1083rd 1576 31.3%
See the entire list of Best Texas High Schools for White Students!

Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Santa Fe High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 1050 1 7 127 1 n/a n/a 0 1186
1989 990 2 8 114 1 n/a n/a 0 1115
1990 897 3 5 114 3 n/a n/a 0 1022
1991 886 1 7 100 1 n/a n/a 0 995
1992 919 1 7 117 0 n/a n/a 0 1044
1993 972 0 5 120 0 n/a n/a 0 1097
1994 1015 0 2 135 1 n/a n/a 0 1153
1995 1077 0 2 147 2 n/a n/a 0 1228
1996 1077 0 2 147 2 n/a n/a 0 1228
1997 1082 1 4 157 1 n/a n/a 0 1245
1998 1148 2 7 136 0 n/a n/a 0 1293
1999 1150 3 6 131 0 n/a n/a 0 1290
2000 1219 1 4 125 3 n/a n/a 0 1352
2001 1207 0 2 122 2 n/a n/a 0 1333
2002 1226 0 4 137 2 n/a n/a 0 1369
2003 1226 0 4 137 2 n/a n/a 0 1369
2004 1180 1 3 136 2 n/a n/a 0 1322
2005 1204 2 2 154 1 n/a n/a 0 1363
2006 1246 4 4 159 2 n/a n/a 0 1415
2007 1243 4 2 156 5 n/a n/a 0 1410
2008 1243 5 3 163 4 n/a n/a 0 1418
2009 1224 9 6 182 5 n/a n/a 0 1426
2010 1197 7 5 167 7 n/a n/a 0 1383
2011 1124 2 8 238 4 1 14 0 1391
2012 1119 5 7 243 7 2 13 0 1396
2013 1119 4 9 250 6 2 18 0 1408
2014 1120 8 11 249 7 2 19 0 1416
2015 1177 9 8 255 6 3 19 0 1477
2016 1136 10 8 278 9 1 20 0 1462
2017 1120 6 9 300 11 0 25 0 1471
2018 1090 11 5 296 13 1 27 0 1443
2019 986 3 5 307 9 4 24 0 1338
2020 1004 15 6 277 7 2 17 0 1328
2021 993 14 4 289 8 1 14 0 1323
2022 986 15 8 309 8 1 18 0 1345
2023 957 18 12 348 11 2 21 0 1369

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Santa Fe High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1186 75.0 15.8 n/a
1989 1115 n/a n/a n/a
1990 1022 72.0 14.1 n/a
1991 995 72.2 13.7 n/a
1992 1044 66.1 15.7 4.8
1993 1097 71.0 15.5 9.3
1994 1153 71.9 16.0 7.6
1995 1228 75.8 16.2 7.9
1996 1228 75.8 16.2 7.9
1997 1245 78.8 15.8 9.6
1998 1293 79.5 16.3 8.5
1999 1290 77.8 16.6 11.1
2000 1352 78.5 17.2 10
2001 1333 84.4 15.8 9.2
2002 1369 78.5 17.4 11.8
2003 1369 78.5 17.4 11.8
2004 1322 82.5 16.0 12.8
2005 1363 77.5 17.6 14.8
2006 1415 80.4 17.6 16.3
2007 1410 89.0 15.8 20.4
2008 1418 93.1 15.2 17.1
2009 1426 90.6 15.7 24.7
2010 1383 91.5 15.1 22.1
2011 1391 84.8 16.3 20.6
2012 1396 74.5 18.7 22
2013 1408 77.2 18.2 22.7
2014 1416 77.8 18.2 21.2
2015 1477 83.0 17.7 19.4
2016 1462 83.0 17.6 19.6
2017 1471 83.1 17.6 23.7
2018 1443 84.8 17.0 24.3
2019 1338 81.8 16.3 32.3
2020 1328 79.8 16.6 35.4
2021 1323 78.6 16.8 41.1
2022 1345 80.1 16.7 42.9
2023 1369 85.3 16.0 47.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Santa Fe High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1186 75.0 15.8 n/a
1989 1115 n/a n/a n/a
1990 1022 72.0 14.1 n/a
1991 995 72.2 13.7 n/a
1992 1044 66.1 15.7 4.8
1993 1097 71.0 15.5 9.3
1994 1153 71.9 16.0 7.6
1995 1228 75.8 16.2 7.9
1996 1228 75.8 16.2 7.9
1997 1245 78.8 15.8 9.6
1998 1293 79.5 16.3 8.5
1999 1290 77.8 16.6 11.1
2000 1352 78.5 17.2 10
2001 1333 84.4 15.8 9.2
2002 1369 78.5 17.4 11.8
2003 1369 78.5 17.4 11.8
2004 1322 82.5 16.0 12.8
2005 1363 77.5 17.6 14.8
2006 1415 80.4 17.6 16.3
2007 1410 89.0 15.8 20.4
2008 1418 93.1 15.2 17.1
2009 1426 90.6 15.7 24.7
2010 1383 91.5 15.1 22.1
2011 1391 84.8 16.3 20.6
2012 1396 74.5 18.7 22
2013 1408 77.2 18.2 22.7
2014 1416 77.8 18.2 21.2
2015 1477 83.0 17.7 19.4
2016 1462 83.0 17.6 19.6
2017 1471 83.1 17.6 23.7
2018 1443 84.8 17.0 24.3
2019 1338 81.8 16.3 32.3
2020 1328 79.8 16.6 35.4
2021 1323 78.6 16.8 41.1
2022 1345 80.1 16.7 42.9
2023 1369 85.3 16.0 47.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Santa Fe High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,335 (11.1%) $10,686 (88.9%) $12,021
2020 $1,189 (11.3%) $9,341 (88.7%) $10,530
2021 $1,019 (9.1%) $10,183 (90.9%) $11,203

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Santa Fe High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1292nd of 1857 High schoolsRanks 951st of 1961 High schools
 21.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Santa Fe High School)4029
 11%
   End of Course Algebra I (Santa Fe Independent School District (Isd))5644
 12%
   End of Course Algebra I (Texas)6245
 17%
End of Course Biology (Santa Fe High School)5655
 1%
   End of Course Biology (Santa Fe Independent School District (Isd))5655
 1%
   End of Course Biology (Texas)6357
 6%
End of Course English I Reading (Santa Fe High School)2756
 29%
   End of Course English I Reading (Santa Fe Independent School District (Isd))2756
 29%
   End of Course English I Reading (Texas)4954
 5%
End of Course English II Reading (Santa Fe High School)3658
 22%
   End of Course English II Reading (Santa Fe Independent School District (Isd))3658
 22%
   End of Course English II Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
End of Course U.S. History (Santa Fe High School)6977
 8%
   End of Course U.S. History (Santa Fe Independent School District (Isd))6977
 8%
   End of Course U.S. History (Texas)7571
 4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students13381369
 2.3%
African American318
 500%
American Indian911
 22.2%
Asian512
 140%
Hispanic307348
 13.4%
Pacific Islander42
 50%
White986957
 2.9%
Two or More Races2421
 12.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients32.3%47.4%
 15.1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Santa Fe High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,369 students attended Santa Fe High School.

Students at Santa Fe High School are 70% White, 25% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 1% African American.

Santa Fe High School ranks 944th of 1987 Texas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Santa Fe High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Dan J Kubacak Elementary
Elementary : Roy J Wollam Elementary
Middle : Santa Fe J H


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