Monte del Sol Charter School educates and inspires Santa Fe’s diverse population in grades 7 through 12, by building strong relationships and creatively engaging the local and global community.

COMMUNITY

SUSTAINABILITY

GLOBAL LITERACY

ARTS INTEGRATION

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“As I near the end of my second year of graduate studies, I spend more time reflecting on my formative years and, more importantly, the educators with whom I frequently interacted... I realize more and more that the education I received at Monte del Sol extended far beyond the classroom... I feel very strongly that the educator-student dynamic at Monte del Sol is not one that is easy to come by and is largely responsible for the positive aspects of my growth throughout high school.”

- Monte del Sol Graduate

Portrait of a Monte Graduate

Intellectual curiosity

A joy for learning

Creativity in thinking, performing, and self-expression

Engagement in and compassion for our community and for humanity

Respect and care for self, others, and the environment

25

Years of learning

380

Enrolled students

24

Teachers

58%

of teachers
have advanced degrees

Our Pillars

Community
Provide a small school so each individual is known.
Acknowledge and celebrate the diversity of its members and the community.
Connect students with adult community members through the Mentorship program.

Sustainability
Teach the importance of environmental sustainability in our curricula and through participation in the garden.

Global Literacy
Foster awareness of the world through international trips, student exchanges, special events, and curricula.

Arts Integration
Engage students in the arts through events, activities, and curricula.

News + Announcements

Monte in the News: With hundreds of students and a multimillion-dollar expansion on the way, Monte del Sol celebrates 25 years

A great article about celebrating our 25th anniversary, on April 25th! Read more.

Monte in the News: Hear Founding Faculty, Wendy Leighton on the Big Show with Honey Harris.

Wendy talks about our school’s founding and history and the 25th anniversary celebration of Monte del Sol. Listen here

Monte del Sol in the News: Monte del Sol Charter School plans expansion of 22-year-old campus | Santa Fe New Mexican

Monte del Sol Charter School wants a dedicated gymnasium — and more — to celebrate its 25th anniversary. It’s high time to revitalize the school’s 22-year-old campus at 4157 Walking...

Monte del Sol in the News: Monte Del Sol celebrates Black History Month | Santa Fe New Mexican

Soriba Fofana shows middle schoolers the steps to a West African dance during a visit to Monte del Sol Charter School by the Wassa Dance and Drum Ensemble on Wednesday,...

Monte del Sol article in the Santa Fe New Mexican!

Monte del Sol Charter School wants a dedicated gymnasium — and more — to celebrate its 25th anniversary. It’s high time to revitalize the school’s 22-year-old campus at 4157...

Kudos to Monte Students & Faculty:

Kudos to: Monte students and faculty taking part in Model International Criminal Court (MICC) in Poland

On November 12, Monte del Sol’s world history teacher, Dayni Staddon will lead eight high school students from New Mexico, including Monte students Samuel Mitchell, Samuel Walling, Jazmin Ruiz and Colin Fagan to participate in the Model International Criminal Court (MICC) in Krzyżowa, Poland. The Kreisau Initiative is an organization in Germany which sponsors the program worldwide and provides funding to involve students from all over the world in historic human rights and international criminal court model trials. This will be the 3rd year that Monte del Sol students have been a part of this training and experience.