Is Gallup High a good school?

Gallup High ranks 135 th of 190 New Mexico high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

How many students attend Gallup High?

In the 2023-24 school year, 994 students attended Gallup High.

What is the racial makeup of Gallup High?

Students at Gallup High are 74% American Indian, 19% Hispanic, 5% White, 1% Two or more races.

What schools feed into Gallup High?

Gallup High is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Chee Dodge Elementary Elementary : Del Norte Elementary Elementary : Lincoln Elementary Elementary : Stagecoach Elementary Elementary : Tobe Turpen Elementary Middle : Chief Manuelito Middle

Gallup High

Summary:

Gallup High is a public high school located in Gallup, New Mexico, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 961 students. The school is part of the Gallup-McKinley County Schools district, which is ranked 97 out of 119 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Gallup High has consistently ranked in the bottom half of New Mexico high schools over the past decade, with its ranking ranging from 92 to 153 out of the state's high schools. The school has maintained a 1-star or 2-star rating from SchoolDigger during this period, indicating below-average performance compared to other schools in the state. Gallup High's proficiency rates in core subjects like English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science are significantly lower than the state averages, and its four-year graduation rate has hovered around 76-79%, which is lower than the state average. The school's performance varies significantly across different student subgroups, with Native American and English Language Learner students struggling the most.

While Miyamura High School, another public high school in the Gallup-McKinley County Schools district, performs slightly better than Gallup High, the public charter school Middle College High School Charter - Gallup significantly outperforms Gallup High in academic achievement. The high percentage of economically disadvantaged students at Gallup High, as indicated by the free and reduced-price lunch eligibility, may be a significant factor contributing to the school's overall academic underperformance. Addressing these disparities and implementing targeted interventions could be crucial in improving the overall outcomes for Gallup High students.

Detail:

Public 9-12

1055 Rico St
Gallup, NM 87301

(505) 721-2500

District: Gallup

SchoolDigger Rank:
135^th of 190 New Mexico High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,128

Feeder schools for Gallup High:

Elementary:	Chee Dodge Elementary
	Del Norte Elementary
	Lincoln Elementary
	Stagecoach Elementary
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	Tobe Turpen Elementary
Middle:	Chief Manuelito Middle

Student/teacher ratio: 21.8

Number of students: 994

Racial breakdown:

American Indian:

73.5%

Hispanic:

18.5%

White:

5.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 98.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Gallup High ranks worse than 71.1% of high schools in New Mexico. It also ranks 5^th among 9 ranked high schools in the Gallup School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 27.51. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Gallup High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: American Indian (73.5%), Hispanic (18.5%), White (5.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 98.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Gallup High is 21.8. 6 high schools in the Gallup School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Gallup High employs 45.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Gallup High is $12,128. 7 high schools in the Gallup School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Gallup High:

SchoolDigger ranks Gallup High 135^th of 190 New Mexico public high schools. (See Gallup High in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Gallup:

SchoolDigger ranks Gallup 97^th of 119 New Mexico school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Gallup High

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Rank History for all students at Gallup High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NM State Percentile
2005	26.63	94^th	129	27.1%
2006	40.70	82^nd	134	38.8%
2007	36.47	97^th	150	35.3%
2008	41.07	88^th	146	39.7%
2009	35.66	97^th	151	35.8%
2010	51.45	72^nd	154	53.2%
2011	45.24	94^th	157	40.1%
2012	36.26	110^th	163	32.5%
2013	37.40	119^th	177	32.8%
2014	38.57	129^th	198	34.8%
2015	28.48	132^nd	193	31.6%
2016	24.06	144^th	185	22.2%
2017	23.54	126^th	158	20.3%
2018	32.11	108^th	182	40.7%
2019	37.80	92^nd	181	49.2%
2022	17.82	138^th	177	22.0%
2023	14.16	153^rd	170	10.0%
2024	27.51	135^th	190	28.9%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Gallup High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NM State Percentile
2018	61.45	6^th	20	70.0%
2019	54.37	11^th	31	64.5%
2022	15.93	26^th	29	10.3%
2023	37.63	14^th	29	51.7%
2024	37.02	19^th	41	53.7%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Gallup High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NM State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	48.46	29^th	62	53.2%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Gallup High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NM State Percentile
2018	41.79	86^th	164	47.6%
2019	47.87	72^nd	161	55.3%
2022	22.20	107^th	154	30.5%
2023	15.01	141^st	157	10.2%
2024	26.68	111^th	154	27.9%

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Rank History for Homeless students at Gallup High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NM State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	56.87	3^rd	9	66.7%

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Rank History for Female students at Gallup High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NM State Percentile
2018	33.19	93^rd	145	35.9%
2019	41.37	76^th	144	47.2%
2022	18.07	137^th	157	12.7%
2023	9.64	139^th	143	2.8%
2024	22.45	121^st	153	20.9%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Gallup High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NM State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	35.44	30^th	51	41.2%

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Rank History for Male students at Gallup High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NM State Percentile
2018	24.51	107^th	143	25.2%
2019	31.57	97^th	151	35.8%
2022	14.43	152^nd	159	4.4%
2023	17.19	130^th	146	11.0%
2024	24.10	128^th	159	19.5%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Gallup High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NM State Percentile
2018	56.50	49^th	133	63.2%
2019	70.18	35^th	139	74.8%
2022	24.73	123^rd	150	18.0%
2023	17.52	118^th	132	10.6%
2024	59.36	38^th	142	73.2%

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Rank History for Native American students at Gallup High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NM State Percentile
2018	39.94	25^th	47	46.8%
2019	50.22	23^rd	47	51.1%
2022	19.72	37^th	44	15.9%
2023	23.57	35^th	42	16.7%
2024	35.77	29^th	43	32.6%

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Rank History for White students at Gallup High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NM State Percentile
2022	65.96	36^th	133	72.9%
2023	15.92	145^th	157	7.6%
2024	46.43	72^nd	155	53.5%

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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.

Data source: New Mexico Public Education Department

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Enrollment information for Gallup High

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1990	404	10	29	490	1276	n/a	n/a	2209
1991	369	14	32	435	1359	n/a	n/a	2209
1992	351	17	20	517	1370	n/a	n/a	2275
1993	355	16	35	573	1382	n/a	n/a	2361
1994	331	10	45	511	1306	n/a	n/a	2203
1995	365	13	25	472	1461	n/a	n/a	2336
1996	365	13	25	472	1461	n/a	n/a	2336
1997	324	15	20	428	1384	n/a	n/a	2171
1998	227	6	11	299	1012	n/a	n/a	1555
1999	239	11	8	306	1021	n/a	n/a	1585
2000	199	11	8	284	1017	n/a	n/a	1519
2001	188	10	12	293	1057	n/a	n/a	1560
2002	204	8	8	274	1105	n/a	n/a	1599
2003	204	8	8	274	1105	n/a	n/a	1599
2004	192	12	8	249	1071	n/a	n/a	1532
2005	157	12	9	237	1145	n/a	n/a	1560
2006	153	13	7	233	1156	n/a	n/a	1562
2007	142	6	13	228	1142	n/a	n/a	1531
2008	133	6	16	245	1221	n/a	n/a	1621
2009	114	8	22	236	1252	n/a	n/a	1632
2010	96	8	16	229	1081	0	0	1430
2011	56	5	14	290	796	0	0	1161
2012	42	6	13	256	739	0	6	1062
2013	47	6	16	228	700	0	6	1003
2014	44	5	12	203	702	0	6	972
2015	34	8	7	169	711	0	6	935
2016	29	5	8	151	725	0	9	927
2017	25	6	9	157	716	4	8	925
2018	26	2	11	154	688	0	9	890
2019	16	4	7	146	700	0	11	884
2020	20	1	8	145	680	0	8	862
2021	23	4	6	140	703	3	10	889
2022	37	3	4	180	695	0	16	935
2023	58	9	5	176	697	0	16	961
2024	53	8	4	184	731	2	12	994

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 Gallup High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	2209	102.0	21.6	n/a
1991	2209	100.0	22.0	n/a
1992	2275	104.0	21.8	n/a
1993	2361	103.5	22.8	n/a
1994	2203	110.0	20.0	n/a
1995	2336	106.5	21.9	n/a
1996	2336	106.5	21.9	n/a
1997	2171	114.4	19.0	n/a
1998	1555	80.1	19.4	n/a
1999	1585	83.8	18.9	1.9
2000	1519	87.6	17.3	58.6
2001	1560	88.5	17.6	38.9
2002	1599	87.0	18.4	52.9
2003	1599	87.0	18.4	52.9
2004	1532	87.0	17.6	57
2005	1560	90.0	17.3	59.5
2006	1562	85.0	18.4	51.9
2007	1531	98.0	15.6	65.1
2008	1621	91.0	17.8	52.6
2009	1632	91.0	17.9	62.8
2010	1430	79.0	18.1	57
2011	1161	65.0	17.8	61.1
2012	1062	59.0	18.0	60.9
2013	1003	59.0	17.0	63.9
2014	972	56.9	17.0	68.7
2015	935	54.0	17.3	68.6
2016	927	52.0	17.8	76.7
2017	925	54.5	16.9	100
2018	890	53.5	16.6	100
2019	884	53.6	16.4	100
2020	862	53.9	15.9	100
2021	889	44.4	19.9	100
2022	935	41.1	22.7	100
2023	961	44.0	21.8	100
2024	994	45.5	21.8	98.1

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 Gallup High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	2209	102.0	21.6	n/a
1991	2209	100.0	22.0	n/a
1992	2275	104.0	21.8	n/a
1993	2361	103.5	22.8	n/a
1994	2203	110.0	20.0	n/a
1995	2336	106.5	21.9	n/a
1996	2336	106.5	21.9	n/a
1997	2171	114.4	19.0	n/a
1998	1555	80.1	19.4	n/a
1999	1585	83.8	18.9	1.9
2000	1519	87.6	17.3	58.6
2001	1560	88.5	17.6	38.9
2002	1599	87.0	18.4	52.9
2003	1599	87.0	18.4	52.9
2004	1532	87.0	17.6	57
2005	1560	90.0	17.3	59.5
2006	1562	85.0	18.4	51.9
2007	1531	98.0	15.6	65.1
2008	1621	91.0	17.8	52.6
2009	1632	91.0	17.9	62.8
2010	1430	79.0	18.1	57
2011	1161	65.0	17.8	61.1
2012	1062	59.0	18.0	60.9
2013	1003	59.0	17.0	63.9
2014	972	56.9	17.0	68.7
2015	935	54.0	17.3	68.6
2016	927	52.0	17.8	76.7
2017	925	54.5	16.9	100
2018	890	53.5	16.6	100
2019	884	53.6	16.4	100
2020	862	53.9	15.9	100
2021	889	44.4	19.9	100
2022	935	41.1	22.7	100
2023	961	44.0	21.8	100
2024	994	45.5	21.8	98.1

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Gallup High

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$12,128

Data source: New Mexico Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Gallup High

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 92^nd of 181 High schools	Ranks 153^rd of 170 High schools	39.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade Language Arts (Gallup High)	50	14	36%
11th Grade Language Arts (Gallup)	42	15.3	26.7%
11th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)	40	33.1	6.9%
11th Grade Mathematics (Gallup High)	11	8	3%
11th Grade Mathematics (Gallup)	8	7.9	0.1%
11th Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)	10	15.9	5.9%
11th Grade Science (Gallup High)	9	26.2	17.2%
11th Grade Science (Gallup)	11	29	18%
11th Grade Science (New Mexico)	25	40.2	15.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	884	961	8.7%
African American	4	9	125%
American Indian	700	697	0.4%
Asian	7	5	28.6%
Hispanic	146	176	20.5%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	16	58	262.5%
Two or More Races	11	16	45.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	100%	100%

Schools Near Gallup High

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				SAT School Day English Language Arts (2024)	SAT School Day Mathematics (2024)	NM-ASR Science (2024)	NM-MSSA English Language Arts (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	SAT School Day English Language Arts 11th Grade	SAT School Day Mathematics 11th Grade	NM-ASR Science All Grades	NM-MSSA English Language Arts All Grades	Total
Gallup High	Public	9-12	1055 Rico St	Gallup	87301	McKinley County	Gallup	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(505) 721-2500	994	46	21.8	98.1%	53 (5.3%)	8 (0.8%)	184 (18.5%)	4 (0.4%)	731 (73.5%)	2 (0.2%)	12 (1.2%)	27.5	135^th of 190 public high schools	28.9%		14.2	153^rd of 170 public high schools	10.0%	18	20.0	4.0	33.0		$12,128
Gallup Central Alternative	Public	6-12	325 Marguerite St	Gallup	87301	McKinley County	Gallup	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(505) 721-1051	146	10	14.6	94.5%	19 (13.0%)	6 (4.1%)	58 (39.7%)	0 (0.0%)	58 (39.7%)	2 (1.4%)	3 (2.1%)	21.1	152^nd of 190 public high schools	20.0%					(n/a)	23.0	3.0	21.0	21.0	$13,651
Six Directions Indigenous School	Public, Charter	6-12	2055 Nm 602	Gallup	87301	McKinley County	Six Directions Indigenous School	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(505) 863-1900	60	4	15.0	78.3%	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	59 (98.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.7%)	9.1	186^th of 190 public high schools	2.1%					(n/a)			17.0	13.0	$16,208
Middle College High School Charter - Gallup	Public, Charter	9-12	705 Gurley Ave	Gallup	87301	McKinley County	Middle College High School Charter - Gallup	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(505) 772-9945	150	4	35.7	58.0%	20 (13.3%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (14.0%)	4 (2.7%)	98 (65.3%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (4.7%)	55.7	58^th of 190 public high schools	69.5%		76.2	39^th of 170 public high schools	77.1%	19	38.0	17.0	57.0
Miyamura High School	Public	9-12	680 South Boardman	Gallup	87301	McKinley County	Gallup	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(505) 721-1900	1,387	54	25.9	101.2%	108 (7.8%)	4 (0.3%)	335 (24.2%)	26 (1.9%)	890 (64.2%)	3 (0.2%)	21 (1.5%)	37	105^th of 190 public high schools	44.7%		22.6	128^th of 170 public high schools	24.7%	23	21.0	6.0	39.0		$11,416
Wingate High School	Public	9-12	1737 Shush Drive	Fort Wingate	87316	McKinley County	Wingate High School	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(505) 488-6400	344	31	11.2	99.1%	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	344 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)

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