Hiroshi Miyamura High School is a high school in Gallup, New Mexico, United States. Formerly known as Gallup Junior High School, it was renamed Miyamura High School in 2007 as part of the Gallup-McKinley County Schools’ plan to create a second high school to serve Gallup, and was renovated from 2008 to 2010.
Serving 1,237 students in grades 9-12, Miyamura 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 7% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 19% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
Minority enrollment is 93% 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 (2026-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,237 students
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Graduation Rate: 79% (Top 30% in NM)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 7% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 34% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Miyamura High School serves the southwest part of Gallup, NM, covering an attendance area of approximately 639.2 square miles. Families within this zone typically drive about 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 17.3 miles from the school to the edge of the area and some locations being as far as 29.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
School Overview
Miyamura High School's student population of 1,237 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,237 students
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
54 teachers
Year Founded
2007
School Rankings
Miyamura 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 Miyamura High School is 0.47, 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
#748 out of 796 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
33%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
70%
11%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
19%
63%
Black
n/a
2%
White
7%
19%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(19-20)79%
77%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)97.3%
43.1%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
85%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
9%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Purple, Silver
School Mascot
Patriot
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Miyamura High School's ranking?
Miyamura High School is ranked #748 out of 796 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
What schools are Miyamura High School often compared to?
Miyamura High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Gallup High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
7% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
What is the graduation rate of Miyamura High School?
The graduation rate of Miyamura High School is 79%, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 77%.
How many students attend Miyamura High School?
1,237 students attend Miyamura High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Miyamura High School students are American Indian, 19% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Miyamura High School offer ?
Miyamura High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Miyamura High School part of?
Miyamura High School is part of Gallup School District.
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