Serving 488 students in grades 9-12, Thoreau 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 ≤5% (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%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 80% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 488 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Graduation Rate: 84% (Top 30% in NM)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Thoreau High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Thoreau High School's student population of 488 students has grown by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
488 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Rankings
Thoreau High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 810 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Thoreau High School is 0.39, 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
#791 out of 810 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
33%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
13:1
American Indian
77%
12%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
13%
62%
Black
1%
2%
White
8%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(20-21)84%
66%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Thoreau High School's ranking?
Thoreau High School is ranked #791 out of 810 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?
≤5% 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 Thoreau High School?
The graduation rate of Thoreau High School is 84%, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 66%.
How many students attend Thoreau High School?
488 students attend Thoreau High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Thoreau High School students are American Indian, 13% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Thoreau High School?
Thoreau High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does Thoreau High School offer ?
Thoreau High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Thoreau High School part of?
Thoreau High School is part of Gallup School District.
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