St. Michael's High School, with a college preparatory curriculum, has as its mission to educate each student in a spirit of faith and academic excellence according to Roman Catholic Principles in the Lasallian tradition of the Christian Brothers.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Top Ranked NM School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 407 students
- Yearly Tuition: $10,504
- Acceptance rate: 100%
- Average class size: 21 students
- Application Deadline: Feb. 21 / Apr. 1 / rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
St. Michaels High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
Sports offered
Extracurriculars
School History
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Year Founded
1859
Student Body
Total Students
407 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
21 students
Number of AP Courses
8 courses
List of Courses Offered
Advanced Courses
AP Calculus AB, AP Calculus BC, AP Chemistry, AP English Language Composition, AP English Language Literature, AP Environmental Science, AP Physics, AP US History, AP World History
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Collared Shirt with SMHS emblem
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
Feb. 21 / Apr. 1 / rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$10,504
Tuition Notes
Tuition: $10504
Fees: $1400
% on Financial Aid
26%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,387
Acceptance Rate
100%
National avg.: 85%
Admissions Director
Alexa Chavez
Sports
Total Sports Offered
18 sports
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
16 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Astronomy Club, Chess Team, Drumline, Dungeons and Dragons Club, Knitting Club, Mock Trial Club, National French Honor Society, National Honor Society, National Junior Honor Society, National Spanish Honor Society, Student Council, WAVE Program
Arts and Music Programs:
Band, Choral Arts Society, Guitar Class, Orchestra
Astronomy Club, Chess Team, Drumline, Dungeons and Dragons Club, Knitting Club, Mock Trial Club, National French Honor Society, National Honor Society, National Junior Honor Society, National Spanish Honor Society, Student Council, WAVE Program
Arts and Music Programs:
Band, Choral Arts Society, Guitar Class, Orchestra
School Notes
- We draw our inspiration from the Christian Brothers, whose reputation for excellence in education extends back to 1680. However, we are as relevant as we are historic, preparing curious youth to become extraordinary adults. Enter to Learn, Leave to Serve.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does St. Michaels High School cost?
St. Michaels High School's tuition is approximately $10,504 for private students.
What schools are St. Michaels High School often compared to?
St. Michaels High School is often viewed alongside schools like Santa Fe Prep School by visitors of our site.
What is the acceptance rate of St. Michaels High School?
The acceptance rate of St. Michaels High School is 100%, which is higher than the national average of 87%.
What sports does St. Michaels High School offer?
St. Michaels High School offers 18 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Dance, Diving, Drill Team, E-sports, Football, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, Weightlifting and Wrestling. St. Michaels High School is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in New Mexico for most sports offered.
What is St. Michaels High School's ranking?
St. Michaels High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Mexico for: Largest student body, Most sports offered, Most extracurriculars offered and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for St. Michaels High School?
The application deadline for St. Michaels High School is Feb. 21 / Apr. 1 / rolling (applications are due on Feb. 21 / Apr. 1 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).
School Calendar
View the St. Michaels High School yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
Spring Break (School Activities, Events, and Schedules)
March 24, 2025 (Monday)
Good Friday- School Closed (School Activities, Events, and Schedules)
April 18, 2025 (Friday)
Easter Monday- School Closed (School Activities, Events, and Schedules)
April 21, 2025 (Monday)
SMHS Graduation- School Closed (School Activities, Events, and Schedules)
May 16, 2025 (Friday)
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The nearest elementary school is Little Earth School (0.4 miles away)
The nearest preschool is May Center For Learning (0.4 miles away)
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School Reviews
5 2/11/2020
I love St.Mikes; The education is great, and the community is very welcoming. I recommend this school.
5 2/23/2019
St. Michaels is one of the best grade 7-12 schools in New Mexico. It is clearly the best for the buck anywhere.Great teachers,high parental involvement and wonderful athletic programs.We sent our Grandson here for a reason.He graduated from New York University last year with a degree in Economics and minors in Math and History.He was well prepared for College and is now prepared for life.Saint Michaels offers Catholicism but it is not imposed on the student. If you want to send your child to a real school in the real world,we highly recommend this one.
5 3/10/2018
I have come to know St. Michael's High School to be a special place where the young men and women represent themselves and their faith as inspired leaders of tomorrow. The respect they have for one another and the engagement they have with the world around them is obvious and contagious. The faculty and administration care about every aspect of a student's life and the importance of the individual. Getting to now St. Michael's High School you quickly see how it has earned an outstanding reputation for changing lives and why it is a meaningful part of the Santa Fe community.
5 10/14/2017
My experience at St. Mike's was great. I learned the value of education, faith, and community. The school does a great job acknowledging academic and athletic/extracurricular activities.
5 5/17/2016
I''ve had two children attend St. Michael's. While it's not a perfect school, St. Mike's thrives in several areas. Extracurricular activities are one of them. If you child is interested in sports at all, this is THE school to go to. Academics have been very strong in some areas and average in others, although the stats are impressive: 99% of students graduate, 99% go to college, and of the 99% that go to college, 90% attend 4 year schools. I want my kids to be challenged academically, be safe physically and mentally, and expected to graduate and go on to college. They''ve received ALL of those things at St. Mike's. They do have a random drug testing policy for all students which I wasn't a fan of at first, but now it's opened the dialogue in our house much more. It helped.
5 2/28/2012
Not an inclusive community. St. Michael's High School actively excluded parents from a decision about the mandatory, suspicionless drug testing program at the school.
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