The Naval Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (NJROTC) program is a Citizenship Development Program that works to instill in cadets the value of citizenship, patriotism, service to school, community and to each other.   We are a constant work in progress to achieve more, do more, learn more and experience more!

• The Santa Fe HS NJROTC is a very competitive unit with SIX New Mexico JROTC State Championship Titles (2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2022, 2025) in Drill, Color Guard, Physical Fitness and Marksmanship.  With exception of the pandemic years, we have qualified for Marksmanship Navy Service Championships every year and in 2025 and 2026 one cadet cadet qualified for All Service Championships.

• Enrollment in NJROTC does not obligate a cadet for any type of military service.  

• NJROTC offers a variety of social events such as the Halloween Party, Thanksgiving Potluck, Holiday Party, Games Nights and the Annual Military Ball. .  

• Possibility of field trips to colleges, Air Force Academy/Olympic Training Center, Fire Department, Police Department, New Mexico National Guard, etc.

• Community Service with Wreaths Across America, Operation Christmas Child, Food Bank, Santa Fe Fiesta Parades, City Veterans Day ceremonies, Keep Santa Fe Beautiful and much more

• NJROTC is an Elective Credit (first year cadets may use ROTC as their PE credit).    

• Weekly Naval Science Curriculum includes Classroom Lessons, Physical Fitness, Team  Building, STEM Activities, Team Sports, Military Uniform Inspection, and Military Drill,

• There is no cost/fee to enroll in NJROTC; required uniform items will be issued to cadets