Serving 1,244 students in grades 6-12, Gallup Central Alternative ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 1,244 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- Graduation Rate: 30-39% (Btm 50% in NM)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
School Overview
Gallup Central Alternative's student population of 1,244 students has grown by 58% over five school years.
The teacher population of 96 teachers has grown by 104% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,244 students
Total Classroom Teachers
96 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
School Rankings
Gallup Central Alternative ranks within the bottom 50% of all 796 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gallup Central Alternative is 0.62, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#686 out of 796 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
33%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
7%
11%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
57%
63%
Black
3%
2%
White
21%
19%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(19-20)30-39%
77%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)11.3%
43.1%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
85%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gallup Central Alternative's ranking?
Gallup Central Alternative is ranked #686 out of 796 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
What is the graduation rate of Gallup Central Alternative?
The graduation rate of Gallup Central Alternative is 30-39%, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 77%.
How many students attend Gallup Central Alternative?
1,244 students attend Gallup Central Alternative.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Gallup Central Alternative students are Hispanic, 21% of students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Gallup Central Alternative?
Gallup Central Alternative has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does Gallup Central Alternative offer ?
Gallup Central Alternative offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Gallup Central Alternative part of?
Gallup Central Alternative is part of Gallup School District.
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