Serving 64 students in grades 6-12, Tse Yi Gai High School ranks in the top 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student-teacher ratio of 2:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% 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: 6-12
- Enrollment: 64 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: 40-59% (Btm 50% in NM)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: TSE'YI'GAI HIGH serves the northeast part of its school district in Cuba, NM, covering an expansive area of approximately 500.1 square miles. Families in this zone can expect a typical drive of 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 48.7 miles to the edge of the zone and a maximum distance of 57.1 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Tse Yi Gai High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Tse Yi Gai High School's student population of 64 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 300% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
64 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2007
School Rankings
Tse Yi Gai High School ranks within the top 50% of all 796 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tse Yi Gai High School is 0.29, 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
#253 out of 796 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
24%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
33%
Student-Teacher Ratio
2:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
84%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
6%
63%
White
2%
19%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
40-59%
76.5%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)100%
43.1%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
85%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (08-09)
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Dine' Warriors
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tse Yi Gai High School's ranking?
Tse Yi Gai High School is ranked #253 out of 796 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
What is the graduation rate of Tse Yi Gai High School?
The graduation rate of Tse Yi Gai High School is 40-59%, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 76.5%.
How many students attend Tse Yi Gai High School?
64 students attend Tse Yi Gai High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Tse Yi Gai High School students are American Indian, 6% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are White, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Tse Yi Gai High School?
Tse Yi Gai High School has a student ration of 2:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does Tse Yi Gai High School offer ?
Tse Yi Gai High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Tse Yi Gai High School part of?
Tse Yi Gai High School is part of Gallup School District.
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