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Santa Fe Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 4,397 students in Santa Fe Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Santa Fe Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
7 Schools
9,303 Schools
# Students
4,397 Students
5,525,158 Students
# Teachers
271 Teachers
374,464 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Santa Fe Independent School District, which is ranked #518 of all 1,196 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 96% has increased from 88% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#540 out of 1202 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
46%
Graduation Rate
96%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.46
0.64
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
27%
53%
% Black
1%
13%
% White
68%
25%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,641 is higher than the state median of $13,398. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,637 is less than the state median of $14,129. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$64 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$60 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,641
$13,398
Spending / Student
$13,637
$14,129
Best Santa Fe Independent School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
William F Barnett Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
11818 Hwy 1764
Santa Fe, TX 77510
(409) 925-9700
Santa Fe, TX 77510
(409) 925-9700
Gr: PK-5 | 675 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #22.
Roy J Wollam Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3400 Ave S
Santa Fe, TX 77510
(409) 925-3404
Santa Fe, TX 77510
(409) 925-3404
Gr: PK-5 | 614 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #33.
Dan J Kubacak Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4131 Warpath
Santa Fe, TX 77510
(409) 925-9604
Santa Fe, TX 77510
(409) 925-9604
Gr: PK-5 | 710 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #44.
Santa Fe J High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4132 Warpath Ave
Santa Fe, TX 77510
(409) 925-9304
Santa Fe, TX 77510
(409) 925-9304
Gr: 6-8 | 1,012 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #55.
Santa Fe High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
16000 Hwy 6
Santa Fe, TX 77510
(409) 927-3106
Santa Fe, TX 77510
(409) 927-3106
Gr: 9-12 | 1,374 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: n/an/a
Coastal Alternative Program
Alternative School
13302 Hwy 6
Santa Fe, TX 77510
(409) 925-9700
Santa Fe, TX 77510
(409) 925-9700
Gr: 7-12 | 11 students Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: n/an/a
Galveston Co J J A E P
Alternative School
13304 Hwy 6
Santa Fe, TX 77510
(409) 925-3526
Santa Fe, TX 77510
(409) 925-3526
Gr: 10 | 1 student
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Santa Fe Independent School District?
Santa Fe Independent School District manages 7 public schools serving 4,397 students.
What is the rank of Santa Fe Independent School District?
Santa Fe Independent School District is ranked #518 out of 1,196 school districts in Texas (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Santa Fe Independent School District?
68% of Santa Fe Independent School District students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Santa Fe Independent School District?
Santa Fe Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Santa Fe Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,637 is less than the state median of $14,129. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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