SANTA FE HIGH

www.santafechiefs.k12.mo.us

172 Students

High School 7th - 12th

School Overview

Santa Fe High School, located in Alma, Missouri, serves as the central secondary educational institution for the Santa Fe R-X School District. As a smaller, rural school, it emphasizes a close-knit community environment where students often benefit from smaller class sizes and personalized attention from faculty. The school operates under the mascot of the "Chiefs" and serves the surrounding agricultural and residential communities, focusing on core academic preparation alongside extracurricular engagement.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Santa Fe High School is deeply integrated into the local culture of Alma, serving as a hub for community activities and school spirit. The district maintains a commitment to preparing students for life after graduation, whether that involves pursuing higher education or entering the workforce. By utilizing their official website, the district provides parents and community members with updates on school calendars, board policies, and athletic information, ensuring transparency and ongoing communication within the small-town school system.

172

Total Students

15.3

Full-Time Teachers

11.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

36.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SANTA FE HIGH
Demographic	Student Count
White	151
Hispanic	15
Black	5
Asian	1

White
151 (87.8 %)
Hispanic
15 (8.7 %)
Black
5 (2.9 %)
Asian
1 (0.6 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	SANTA FE R-X
Phone:	(660)674-2236
Website:	http://www.santafechiefs.k12.mo.us
Grade Range:	7th - 12th
Total Students:	172
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	43
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	19

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 7 25

Grade 8 20

Grade 9 43

Grade 10 25

Grade 11 32

Grade 12 27