SANTA TERESA HIGH SCHOOL

SANTA TERESA HIGH is a Title I public high school that is part of the GADSDEN school district, located in SANTA TERESA, NM with about 1,262 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 69 teachers, SANTA TERESA HIGH has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

SANTA TERESA HIGH School is a public secondary institution located in Santa Teresa, New Mexico, serving as a key educational hub within the Gadsden Independent School District. Situated near the U.S.-Mexico border, the school supports a diverse student body and is deeply integrated into the local community. The campus provides a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, offering a variety of core subjects, elective courses, and extracurricular activities that cater to a wide range of student interests and career aspirations.

Beyond its academic offerings, the school emphasizes a supportive environment aimed at fostering personal growth and student engagement. Through its website, the school maintains communication with families regarding district policies, athletics, and community events, underscoring its commitment to transparency and collaboration. As part of the Gadsden district, SANTA TERESA HIGH School focuses on equipping its graduates with the essential skills, knowledge, and sense of civic responsibility necessary to succeed in an increasingly globalized workforce.

For more information, contact SANTA TERESA HIGH at (505) 882-6203 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

100 AIRPORT RD
SANTA TERESA, NM 88008
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SANTA TERESA HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in SANTA TERESA, NM with about 1,262 enrolled students. See other public high schools in New Mexico

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
District:
GADSDEN
Total Students:
1,262
Teachers:
69.36
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 1,262 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending SANTA TERESA HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 96% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
96.1%
White
3.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%
Asian
0.2%
Black or African American
0.1%

Female
48.0%
Male
52.0%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.