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Shiprock High

Summary:

Shiprock High is a public high school located in Shiprock, New Mexico, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 582 students. The school is part of the Central District, which is ranked 108 out of 119 districts in New Mexico and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. Shiprock High has consistently ranked in the bottom half of New Mexico high schools over the past decade, with its ranking ranging from 80 to 149 out of the state's high schools.

Shiprock High faces significant challenges in terms of academic performance, student demographics, and resource availability compared to the state and nearby schools. The school has a high percentage of Native American students, ranking 16th out of 43 New Mexico high schools for this subgroup, and a high percentage of English Language Learner (ELL) students, ranking 28th out of 41 New Mexico high schools. Additionally, Shiprock High serves a high proportion of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, ranking 89th out of 154 New Mexico high schools for this subgroup. Academically, Shiprock High's proficiency rates on state assessments are significantly below the state average across all subject areas, with only 22% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in SAT School Day/English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 34%. The school's four-year graduation rates have also been consistently lower than the state average, ranging from 71.7% to 76.8% over the past few years, compared to the state average of around 80%.

While Shiprock High's performance is generally comparable to that of the nearby Kirtland Central High School, which is also part of the Central District and has similar academic and demographic profiles, the nearby Shiprock Northwest High School, which is in a different district, appears to have slightly better performance metrics. However, Shiprock High's relatively stronger performance for certain student subgroups, such as Native American students and ELL students, suggests that the school may be providing targeted support and interventions for these populations, which could be leveraged to improve overall outcomes.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 Hwy 64
       Shiprock, NM  87420

(505) 368-5161

District: Central

SchoolDigger Rank:
121st of 190 New Mexico High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,123 Help


Feeder schools for Shiprock High:

Elementary:    Eva B Stokely Elementary
    Mesa Elementary
    Nizhoni Elementary
Middle:    Tse Bit Ai Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  13.4 Help
Number of students:  539

Racial breakdown:

American Indian:
95.7%
Hispanic:
2.0%
Two or more races:
1.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  94.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Shiprock High ranks worse than 63.7% of high schools in New Mexico. It also ranks 2nd among 3 ranked high schools in the Central School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 32.47. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Shiprock High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: American Indian (95.7%), Hispanic (2%), two or more races (1.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 94.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Shiprock High is 13.4, which is the 2nd best among 3 high schools in the Central School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Shiprock High is $13,123, which is the lowest among 4 high schools in the Central School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Shiprock High:

SchoolDigger ranks Shiprock High 121st of 190 New Mexico public high schools. (See Shiprock High in the ranking list.)

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Central:

SchoolDigger ranks Central 108th of 119 New Mexico school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Shiprock High

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Rank History for all students at Shiprock High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 24.90 97th 129 24.8%
2006 21.36 107th 134 20.1%
2007 26.55 112th 150 25.3%
2008 22.03 120th 146 17.8%
2009 29.69 106th 151 29.8%
2010 31.21 116th 154 24.7%
2011 21.24 128th 157 18.5%
2012 43.49 91st 163 44.2%
2013 51.70 80th 177 54.8%
2014 35.08 134th 198 32.3%
2015 24.99 149th 193 22.8%
2016 23.63 145th 185 21.6%
2017 20.07 138th 158 12.7%
2018 26.24 125th 182 31.3%
2019 26.01 133rd 181 26.5%
2022 19.08 134th 177 24.3%
2023 17.99 147th 170 13.5%
2024 32.47 121st 190 36.3%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Shiprock High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 65.51 9th 31 71.0%
2024 28.06 28th 41 31.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Shiprock High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 77.31 10th 62 83.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Shiprock High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.01 98th 164 40.2%
2019 32.54 106th 161 34.2%
2022 23.80 103rd 154 33.1%
2023 19.87 132nd 157 15.9%
2024 35.94 89th 154 42.2%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Shiprock High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 47.32 2nd 3 33.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Shiprock High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.60 109th 145 24.8%
2019 31.20 104th 144 27.8%
2022 30.07 106th 157 32.5%
2023 11.53 134th 143 6.3%
2024 24.53 118th 153 22.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Shiprock High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.55 121st 143 15.4%
2019 26.72 106th 151 29.8%
2022 8.86 158th 159 0.6%
2023 24.82 116th 146 20.5%
2024 30.84 105th 159 34.0%
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Rank History for Native American students at Shiprock High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.91 30th 47 36.2%
2019 37.33 29th 47 38.3%
2022 29.85 28th 44 36.4%
2023 28.52 33rd 42 21.4%
2024 55.95 16th 43 62.8%
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Data source: test scores: New Mexico Public Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: New Mexico Public Education Department

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Enrollment information for Shiprock High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 7 2 0 1 741 n/a n/a 0 751
1991 6 1 0 3 763 n/a n/a 0 773
1992 6 1 0 2 788 n/a n/a 0 797
1993 7 1 1 4 839 n/a n/a 0 852
1994 7 0 0 3 833 n/a n/a 0 843
1995 4 0 3 2 935 n/a n/a 0 944
1996 4 0 3 2 935 n/a n/a 0 944
1997 6 0 0 4 962 n/a n/a 0 972
1998 0 0 0 0 849 n/a n/a 0 849
1999 1 0 0 0 837 n/a n/a 0 838
2000 1 0 0 0 919 n/a n/a 0 920
2001 2 0 0 0 956 n/a n/a 0 958
2002 0 0 0 0 873 n/a n/a 0 873
2003 0 0 0 0 873 n/a n/a 0 873
2004 0 0 0 0 882 n/a n/a 0 882
2005 1 0 1 0 946 n/a n/a 0 948
2006 1 0 4 0 928 n/a n/a 0 933
2007 0 0 2 0 963 n/a n/a 0 965
2008 1 0 4 0 930 n/a n/a 0 935
2009 2 0 5 0 839 n/a n/a 0 846
2010 3 0 2 2 731 0 0 0 738
2011 0 0 3 1 737 0 0 0 741
2012 0 0 2 2 632 0 0 0 636
2013 0 0 3 1 614 0 0 0 618
2014 0 0 2 0 614 0 0 0 616
2015 0 2 4 0 622 0 1 0 629
2016 0 0 3 1 610 0 12 0 626
2017 0 0 1 2 645 0 17 0 665
2018 0 0 1 3 627 0 19 0 650
2019 0 1 2 5 590 1 19 0 618
2020 0 1 1 5 561 0 20 0 588
2021 0 1 1 14 574 0 16 0 606
2022 1 0 0 14 552 0 14 0 581
2023 1 0 2 18 550 0 11 0 582
2024 1 0 1 11 516 0 10 0 539

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Shiprock High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 751 38.6 19.4 n/a
1991 773 39.1 19.7 n/a
1992 797 42.0 18.9 n/a
1993 852 42.0 20.3 n/a
1994 843 29.0 29.1 n/a
1995 944 49.9 18.9 n/a
1996 944 49.9 18.9 n/a
1997 972 50.4 19.3 n/a
1998 849 44.9 18.9 n/a
1999 838 46.3 18.1 91.1
2000 920 54.3 16.9 90.4
2001 958 48.6 19.7 75.3
2002 873 53.5 16.3 79.7
2003 873 53.5 16.3 79.7
2004 882 56.0 15.8 74.9
2005 948 57.0 16.6 77.1
2006 933 58.0 16.1 99.7
2007 965 51.0 18.9 99.7
2008 935 52.0 18.0 84.4
2009 846 53.1 15.9 99.6
2010 738 47.0 15.7 99.6
2011 741 47.0 15.7 99.6
2012 636 46.5 13.6 99.5
2013 618 43.0 14.3 91.7
2014 616 33.7 18.2 94.3
2015 629 31.0 20.2 93.2
2016 626 34.0 18.4 100
2017 665 37.0 17.9 85.7
2018 650 38.5 16.8 100
2019 618 38.1 16.2 100
2020 588 35.2 16.7 100
2021 606 36.2 16.7 100
2022 581 37.1 15.6 100
2023 582 36.0 16.1 100
2024 539 40.0 13.4 94.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Shiprock High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 751 38.6 19.4 n/a
1991 773 39.1 19.7 n/a
1992 797 42.0 18.9 n/a
1993 852 42.0 20.3 n/a
1994 843 29.0 29.1 n/a
1995 944 49.9 18.9 n/a
1996 944 49.9 18.9 n/a
1997 972 50.4 19.3 n/a
1998 849 44.9 18.9 n/a
1999 838 46.3 18.1 91.1
2000 920 54.3 16.9 90.4
2001 958 48.6 19.7 75.3
2002 873 53.5 16.3 79.7
2003 873 53.5 16.3 79.7
2004 882 56.0 15.8 74.9
2005 948 57.0 16.6 77.1
2006 933 58.0 16.1 99.7
2007 965 51.0 18.9 99.7
2008 935 52.0 18.0 84.4
2009 846 53.1 15.9 99.6
2010 738 47.0 15.7 99.6
2011 741 47.0 15.7 99.6
2012 636 46.5 13.6 99.5
2013 618 43.0 14.3 91.7
2014 616 33.7 18.2 94.3
2015 629 31.0 20.2 93.2
2016 626 34.0 18.4 100
2017 665 37.0 17.9 85.7
2018 650 38.5 16.8 100
2019 618 38.1 16.2 100
2020 588 35.2 16.7 100
2021 606 36.2 16.7 100
2022 581 37.1 15.6 100
2023 582 36.0 16.1 100
2024 539 40.0 13.4 94.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Shiprock High

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $13,123

Data source: New Mexico Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Shiprock High

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 133rd of 181 High schoolsRanks 147th of 170 High schools
 13%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
11th Grade Language Arts (Shiprock High)4221.6
 20.4%
   11th Grade Language Arts (Central)4619.8
 26.2%
   11th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)4033.1
 6.9%
11th Grade Mathematics (Shiprock High)94.9
 4.1%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Central)56
 1%
   11th Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)1015.9
 5.9%
11th Grade Science (Shiprock High)1125
 14%
   11th Grade Science (Central)1123.5
 12.5%
   11th Grade Science (New Mexico)2540.2
 15.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students618582
 5.8%
African American10
 100%
American Indian590550
 6.8%
Asian22
Hispanic518
 260%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White01
Two or More Races1911
 42.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%100%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Shiprock High

In the 2023-24 school year, 539 students attended Shiprock High.

Shiprock High ranks 121st of 190 New Mexico high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Shiprock High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Eva B Stokely Elementary
Elementary : Mesa Elementary
Elementary : Nizhoni Elementary
Middle : Tse Bit Ai Middle

Students at Shiprock High are 96% American Indian, 2% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.


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