Santa Fe High School is a public

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located in Santa Fe,

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. Founded in 1899, it is one of the oldest high school in New Mexico. The school exclusively educates a secondary-student based body, ninth through twelfth grade. Known for its

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(AP) 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

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, creator and leading member of the

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, and the youngest Mayor of Santa Fe, George Abrán Gonzales, who is also the father of the former 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

(AP) 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

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. The school has won over 28 state championships from NMAA sanctioned sports and events. The SFHS tennis teams (coached by math teacher Ramon Martinez) in the 1980's were particularly successful, being undefeated in dual matches (88-0) between 1979-1983. Another of the school's most dominant programs 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

* Dana Tai Soon Burgess, dancer, leading Asian-American choreographer *

, creator and leading member of the

band

* George Abrán Gonzales, Mayor of Santa Fe (1968–1972); Santa Fe High School Senior class president * Javier Gonzales, Mayor of Santa Fe (2014-2018) *

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, the second living person to receive the

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' highest decoration for valor, the

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, for actions that occurred since the

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* Carla Garrett, (1984 Graduate)
SFHS Track, Basketball, & Soccer
U of A 10 time NCAA All-American + 3 time NCAA National Champion. Silver Medalist at World Weightlifting Championships. Olympian
2015 NM Sports Hall of FameCollegiate Coach
* James Martinez, (1983 Graduate)
SFHS Basketball, Tennis
US National Rowing Team 1993-1998 + 6 time U.S. National Champion (single/double/quadruple sculls). 1996 Olympian. Multiple International Medals.

References

External links

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District website
{{authority control Educational institutions established in 1899 Public high schools in New Mexico Schools in Santa Fe County, New Mexico 1899 establishments in New Mexico Territory