NM SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS

www.nmschoolforthearts.org

Charter School 329 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

The New Mexico School for the Arts (NMSA) is a premier, state-chartered residential high school located in the historic heart of Santa Fe. Established to bridge the gap between rigorous academic instruction and intensive professional arts training, the school serves students from across the state of New Mexico. It operates on a unique dual-track model, requiring students to excel in a comprehensive college-preparatory curriculum while simultaneously dedicating a significant portion of their day to mastery in their chosen artistic discipline, such as dance, music, theater, or visual arts.

The school is widely recognized for its conservatory-style environment, where students are mentored by a faculty of distinguished working artists and experienced educators. By fostering a culture of creativity, critical thinking, and technical precision, NMSA aims to prepare its graduates not only for top-tier university programs but also for professional careers in the arts. Through its central location and commitment to public education, the school acts as a vital cultural hub, contributing significantly to Santa Fe’s long-standing reputation as an international center for artistic excellence.

329

Total Students

23.7

Full-Time Teachers

13.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

21.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for NM SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS
Demographic	Student Count
White	143
Hispanic	142
Black	7
Two or More	21
American Indian	14
Pacific Islander	2

White
143 (43.5 %)
Hispanic
142 (43.2 %)
Two or More
21 (6.4 %)
American Indian
14 (4.3 %)
Black
7 (2.1 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.6 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	NM SCHOOL FOR ARTS
Phone:	(505)310-4194
Website:	http://www.nmschoolforthearts.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	329
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	58
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	11

* 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 9 78

Grade 10 90

Grade 11 87

Grade 12 74