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Shiprock Northwest High School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 151 students in Shiprock Northwest High School District.
Public Schools in Shiprock Northwest High School District have a diversity score of 0.00, which is less than the New Mexico public school average of 0.56.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the New Mexico public school average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NM)
# Schools
1 School
916 Schools
# Students
151 Students
310,536 Students
# Teachers
19 Teachers
22,958 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
8:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
The school district's graduation rate of 50% has decreased from 80% over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
33%
Graduation Rate
(19-20)50-59%
77%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)31.7%
43.1%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.00
0.56
% American Indian
100%
11%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
n/a
63%
% Black
n/a
2%
% White
n/a
19%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Best Shiprock Northwest High School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: n/an/a
Pinon Street Bdg 1419
Shiprock, NM 87420
(505) 368-2100
Shiprock, NM 87420
(505) 368-2100
Gr: 7-12 | 151 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Shiprock Northwest High School District?
Shiprock Northwest High School District manages 1 public schools serving 151 students.
What is the racial composition of students in Shiprock Northwest High School District?
100% of Shiprock Northwest High School District students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Shiprock Northwest High School District?
Shiprock Northwest High School District has a student/teacher ratio of 8:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
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