SANTA TERESA HIGH

sths.gisd.k12.nm.us

1,198 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

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.

1,198

Total Students

69.5

Full-Time Teachers

17.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

96.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SANTA TERESA HIGH
Demographic	Student Count
White	38
Hispanic	1,152
Black	3
Asian	2
American Indian	3

Hispanic
1,152 (96.2 %)
White
38 (3.2 %)
Black
3 (0.3 %)
American Indian
3 (0.3 %)
Asian
2 (0.2 %)

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:	GADSDEN INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS
Phone:	(575)882-6203
Website:	http://sths.gisd.k12.nm.us
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,198
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	69.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,152
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 9 284

Grade 10 344

Grade 11 278

Grade 12 292