Serving 935 students in grades 9-12, Gallup High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 9% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 21%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 33%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 935 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Graduation Rate: 81% (Top 50% in NM)
- Math Proficiency: 9% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Gallup High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Gallup High School's student population of 935 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has declined by 24% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
935 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Gallup High School is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)9%
21%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)43%
33%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
14:1
American Indian
74%
12%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
19%
62%
Black
n/a
2%
White
4%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
2%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
81%
66%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
8%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Gallup High School often compared to?
Gallup High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Miyamura High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 21% NM state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 33% NM state average).
What is the graduation rate of Gallup High School?
The graduation rate of Gallup High School is 81%, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 66%.
How many students attend Gallup High School?
935 students attend Gallup High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Gallup High School students are American Indian, 19% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gallup High School?
Gallup High School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does Gallup High School offer ?
Gallup High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Gallup High School part of?
Gallup High School is part of Gallup-Mckinley Cty Schools School District.
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