Santa Rosa, NM is a rural town in Northeastern New Mexico with a population of around 1,000 people. Despite its small size, Santa Rosa has made strides to provide quality education to its citizens. The school system consists of two elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school. According to recent ratings from the state education department, all four schools have been performing above average compared to other towns near Santa Rosa. Local efforts have been dedicated to enhancing educational resources and motivating students to succeed academically. These efforts have included providing each student with access to computers and internet access, as well as providing teachers with additional training in the latest teaching methods. Overall, these efforts have allowed for Santa Rosa’s students to stay up-to-date in their knowledge and skills so they are prepared for college or careers after graduating from high school.
Santa Rosa schools spend $15,003 per student (The US average is $12,383). There are 12 pupils per teacher, 315 students per librarian, and 288 children per counselor.