St. Michael's High School is a private Catholic junior/senior high school located in Santa Fe, New Mexico

Santa Fe, New Mexico

Santa Fe is the capital of the U.S. state of New Mexico. It is the fourth-largest city in the state and is the seat of . Santa Fe had a population of 67,947 in the 2010 census...

, the state capital of New Mexico. It is privately run under the auspices of the international Institute of the Brothers of the Christian Schools

Institute of the Brothers of the Christian Schools

The Institute of the Brothers of the Christian Schools is a Roman Catholic religious teaching congregation, founded in France by Saint Jean-Baptiste de la Salle and now based in Rome...

, better known as the De La Salle Christian Brothers. St. Michael's High School is founded on the LaSallian tradition, established by St. John Baptist de la Salle

Jean-Baptiste de La Salle

Saint Jean-Baptiste de La Salle or John Baptist de La Salle was a priest, educational reformer, and founder of Institute of the Brothers of the Christian Schools...

, and continues to operate according to the five core principles of the Lasallian tradition: Faith in the Presence of God, Respect for All Persons,Quality Education, Concern for the Poor and Social Justice, and Inclusive Community.

St. Michael's High School was established in 1859 and is currently located at 100 Siringo Road in Santa Fe. The school includes two gymnasiums, athletics fields, and facilities for many other activities.Prior to the construction of the school at its Siringo Road location, the high school and appurtenant boarding facilities were located on an historic campus on the Old Santa Fe Trail

Santa Fe Trail

The Santa Fe Trail was a 19th-century transportation route through central North America that connected Missouri with Santa Fe, New Mexico. Pioneered in 1822 by William Becknell, it served as a vital commercial and military highway until the introduction of the railroad to Santa Fe in 1880...

, just east of the current State Capitol. Still located adjacent to the Old Santa Fe Trail campus is the San Miguel Mission

San Miguel Mission

San Miguel Mission, also known as San Miguel Chapel, is a Spanish colonial mission church in Santa Fe, New Mexico. It is claimed to be the oldest church in the United States. Built between approximately 1610 and 1626...

, reputed to be the oldest church west of the Mississippi River

Mississippi River

The Mississippi River is the largest river system in North America. Flowing entirely in the United States, this river rises in western Minnesota and meanders slowly southwards for to the Mississippi River Delta at the Gulf of Mexico. With its many tributaries, the Mississippi's watershed drains...

, which is owned and overseen by St. Michael's High School. The Mission is currently undergoing conservation work.

In 1968, the school was moved to the current facility and began admitting young women upon the closing of Loretto Academy. St. Michael's teaches grades 7 through 12 and has an enrollment of approximately 755 students. About 70% of the students identify as Catholic.

St. Michael's is known for a strong academic program, including Advanced Placement

Advanced Placement Program

The Advanced Placement program is a curriculum in the United States and Canada sponsored by the College Board which offers standardized courses to high school students that are generally recognized to be equivalent to undergraduate courses in college...

 classes, very dedicated and caring faculty and a highly successful athletic department. The school has a president/principal structure and is overseen by a Board of Trustees.

Athletics

SMHS has won over 69 State Championhsips from NMAA sanctioned sports and events.

SMHS competes in AAA, District 5, along with Pojoaque Valley High School

Pojoaque Valley High School

Pojoaque Valley High School is the public high school in the town of Pojoaque, New Mexico. Its colors are kelly green & white. Their mascot is the Elk.-PVHS Athletics:Pojoaque Valley High School is a NMAA AAA school in District 2....

, Hope Christian School

Hope Christian School

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, Sandia Preparatory School

Sandia Preparatory School

Sandia Preparatory School is a private, secular college preparatory school located in Albuquerque, New Mexico.In 1958, Barbara Young Simms began to investigate the possibility of starting a girls day school in Albuquerque. In 1965, she secured land, established a board of trustees and formed the...

 and Santa Fe Indian School

Santa Fe Indian School

The Santa Fe Indian School is a secondary school in Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States. It was founded in 1890 as a boarding school for Native American children from the state's Indian pueblos. But in the course of its history, the school has also served as a major cultural catalyst for the...

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State Championships	Class	Year:
Boys Cross Country	3A	2006, 2008
Girls Cross Country	3A	2005, 2006, 2007, 2008
Football	3A	1937, 1964, 1972, 2003, 2007
Volleyball	3A	2002
Girls Soccer	3A	1997, 2001, 2007, 2009
Wrestling	3A	1972, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 2010
Boys Basketball	1A-3A	1940, 1942, 1967, 1968, 1969, 1999, 2002, 2003, 2006, 2007,
Baseball	3A	2003, 2004
Boys Tennis	3A	1974, 1982, 1985
Boys Golf	3A	2009, 2010
Girls Golf	3A	2004, 2005, 2006
Girls Track & Field	3A	2004, 2005, 2006, 2007
Spirit-Dance Team	3A	1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1992, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2010, 2011
Cheer	3A	1982, 1986