Santa Fe High School (New Mexico)


Santa Fe High School is a public secondary school located in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Founded in 1899, it is the oldest high school in New Mexico. The school exclusively educates a secondary-student based body, ninth through twelfth grade.
Known for its Advanced Placement program, the school's test scores regularly outperform state, national, and global averages. The participation rate among students for AP examinations is 42% as of the 2017 academic year.
Notable graduates include Zach Condon, creator and leading member of the indie folk band Beirut, and the youngest Mayor of Santa Fe, George Abrán Gonzales, who is also the father of the current mayor, Javier Gonzales.

History

Santa Fe High School was established in 1899 by the merchant, politician, and Governor Miguel Antonio Otero. It is the oldest of the three Santa Fe public high schools. The school was originally located downtown, one block from the Plaza in the space where City Hall and the Convention Center currently sit. The new location on a hilltop above Yucca and Siringo roads was built and opened in 1966 where students slowly transitioned until the downtown campus was officially closed in 1977.

Academics

The school is a part of U.S Department of Education's Green Ribbon Program and Sustainable Santa Fe. Santa Fe High has installed numerous solar panels that partially supply the energy of the campus.
In relation to its Advanced Placement program, Santa Fe High School's test scores regularly outperform state, national, and global averages. The participation rate among students for AP examinations is 42% as of the 2017 academic year.

Athletics

Santa Fe High School is a participating school in NM District 2-AAAAAA of the New Mexico Activities Association. The school has won over 28 state championships from NMAA sanctioned sports and events. The school's most dominant program was its cross country team in the late 70s and early 80s under coach John Alire, winning twelve state title trophies during this span.
St Michael's High School is a traditional sporting rival, dating back more than 100 years.

State championships

Notable alumni