Serving 419 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 2% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 21%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 33%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 419 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Graduation Rate: 84% (Top 30% in NM)
- Math Proficiency: 2%
- Reading Proficiency: 26%
- 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 419 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
419 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Thoreau 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)2%
21%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)26%
33%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
14:1
American Indian
84%
12%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
7%
62%
Black
1%
2%
White
6%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
2%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
84%
66%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
2% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 21% NM state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 33% 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?
419 students attend Thoreau High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Thoreau High School students are American Indian, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, 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 20:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does Thoreau High School offer ?
Thoreau High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Thoreau High School part of?
Thoreau High School is part of Gallup-Mckinley Cty Schools School District.
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