Gallup High School is a public high school in Gallup, New Mexico. Gallup High School is the largest high school in the Gallup-McKinley County School District.
Serving 796 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 bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 81% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 796 students
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 76% (Top 50% in NM)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 6% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Gallup High serves the western part of its school district in Gallup, NM, covering an area of approximately 404.7 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 20 to 30 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 22.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
School Overview
Gallup High School's student population of 796 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
796 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
46 teachers
Showing 2015–2024. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2025
School Rankings
Gallup High School 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 High School is 0.33, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#776 out of 796 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
24%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
33%
American Indian
81%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
1%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
14%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
19%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
76%
76.5%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)82.9%
43.1%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
85%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
8%
4%
Showing 2007–2016. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Bengal
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gallup High School's ranking?
Gallup High School is ranked #776 out of 796 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
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?
6% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
What is the graduation rate of Gallup High School?
The graduation rate of Gallup High School is 76%, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 76.5%.
How many students attend Gallup High School?
796 students attend Gallup High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Gallup High School students are American Indian, 14% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What grades does Gallup High School offer ?
Gallup High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Gallup High School part of?
Gallup High School is part of Gallup School District.
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