At a glance
Reported students
5
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
1
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
08–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New Mexico high enrollment
8th percentile
Compared with 218 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
1
Penitentiary of Nm-Santa Fe: 5 reported students.
State peer staffing position
12th percentile
5:1 reported; state peer median 12.7:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about Penitentiary of Nm-Santa Fe
Penitentiary of Nm-Santa Fe is a public high school serving grades 08–12 in Santa Fe. It is one of 11 current school records connected to Nm Corrections. NCES reports 5 students for 2024–25.
Among 218 high schools in New Mexico with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 189 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 8th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 5:1, below the New Mexico median of 12.7:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (60%) and Black (40%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Penitentiary of Nm-Santa Fe
- 1How do the reported 5:1 student–teacher ratio and 1 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3How many counselors, nurses, psychologists, and social workers currently serve students?
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Lunch program
- No
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White0%
- Hispanic60%
- Black40%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Other schools in Nm Corrections
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Northeastern Nm Correctional Facility
High · Grades 08–12
5 reported students
Lae County Corrections
High · Grades 08–12
7 reported students
Southern Nm Corrections
High · Grades 08–12
2 reported students
Otero County Prison
High · Grades 08–12
2 reported students
Guadalupe County Corrections
High · Grades 08–12
1 reported students
Western Nm Corrections
High · Grades 08–12
1 reported students
Public schools near Penitentiary of Nm-Santa Fe
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Academy for Technology & Classics High · Charter · Santa Fe Public Schools | 07–12 | 398 | 3.1 mi |
| Capital High High · Santa Fe Public Schools | 09–12 | 1,388 | 4.3 mi |
| The Masters Program High · Charter · The Masters Program | 09–12 | 258 | 4.6 mi |
| Monte del Sol Charter High · Charter · Monte del Sol Charter | 07–12 | 370 | 5.2 mi |
| Tierra Encantada Charter School High · Charter · Tierra Encantada Charter School | 07–12 | 256 | 5.6 mi |
| Desert Sage Academy High · Santa Fe Public Schools | 09–12 | 69 | 5.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Penitentiary of Nm-Santa Fe
What grades does Penitentiary of Nm-Santa Fe serve?
Penitentiary of Nm-Santa Fe reports grades 08–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school (alternative school) in Nm Corrections.
How many students attend Penitentiary of Nm-Santa Fe?
Penitentiary of Nm-Santa Fe reported 5 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 8th percentile among 218 New Mexico high schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Penitentiary of Nm-Santa Fe?
The calculated ratio is 5:1, based on 5 students and 1 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The New Mexico median for the same school level is 12.7:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Penitentiary of Nm-Santa Fe a public, charter, or magnet school?
Penitentiary of Nm-Santa Fe is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Nm Corrections attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Penitentiary of Nm-Santa Fe in?
Penitentiary of Nm-Santa Fe is part of Nm Corrections, based in Albuquerque, NM, which operates 11 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Penitentiary of Nm-Santa Fe?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Academy for Technology & Classics (3.1 mi), Capital High (4.3 mi), The Masters Program (4.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.