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Tohatchi High

Summary:

Tohatchi High is a public high school serving around 360 students in grades 9-12 in Tohatchi, New Mexico, which is part of the Gallup-McKinley City Schools district. The school has a predominantly Native American student population, making up 80% of the student body, with the remaining students being mostly Hispanic, White, Asian, and African American.

Tohatchi High consistently performs below the state average in academic proficiency, with only 12% of students proficient in Language Arts and 20% in Science, compared to the state averages of 38% and 34%, respectively. The school's 11th-grade proficiency rates in 2021-2022 were also significantly lower than the state, at 14% in Language Arts and 7% in Mathematics, compared to the state averages of 33.1% and 15.9%. While the school performs relatively better for its Native American and special education students, it ranks low for its female, male, and low socioeconomic status students. The school's high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, at 100%, may be a contributing factor to its underperformance.

Compared to nearby schools, Tohatchi High's performance is significantly worse than Navajo Pine High, which is also part of the Gallup-McKinley City Schools district, and Dzit Dit Lool School of Empowerment Action and Perseverance, a public charter school, which has a much lower student-teacher ratio of 8.7:1. Addressing the challenges faced by Tohatchi High, such as its concentrated Native American student population and high socioeconomic disadvantage, will be crucial for improving the educational outcomes at the school.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 Cougar Lane N 491
       Tohatchi, NM  87325

(505) 721-1051

District: Gallup

SchoolDigger Rank:
154th of 170 New Mexico High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,807 Help


Feeder schools for Tohatchi High:

Elementary:    Tohatchi Elementary
    Twin Lakes Elementary
Middle:    Tohatchi Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  20.0 Help
Number of students:  360

Racial breakdown:

American Indian:
80.0%
Hispanic:
11.4%
White:
3.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Tohatchi High ranks worse than 90.6% of high schools in New Mexico. It also ranks 7th among 8 ranked high schools in the Gallup School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 14.01. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Tohatchi High freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: American Indian (80%), Hispanic (11.4%), White (3.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Gallup School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Tohatchi High is 20. 4 high schools in the Gallup School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Tohatchi High is $12,807. 5 high schools in the Gallup School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Tohatchi High:

SchoolDigger ranks Tohatchi High 154th of 170 New Mexico public high schools. (See Tohatchi High in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Gallup:

SchoolDigger ranks Gallup 101st of 119 New Mexico school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Tohatchi High

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Rank History for all students at Tohatchi High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 22.18 100th 129 22.5%
2006 20.21 109th 134 18.7%
2007 22.80 121st 150 19.3%
2008 31.09 105th 146 28.1%
2009 21.92 121st 151 19.9%
2010 35.48 104th 154 32.5%
2011 32.00 110th 157 29.9%
2012 27.62 124th 163 23.9%
2013 15.60 149th 177 15.8%
2014 21.46 157th 198 20.7%
2015 15.97 176th 193 8.8%
2016 18.15 167th 185 9.7%
2017 25.79 114th 158 27.8%
2018 19.60 153rd 182 15.9%
2019 17.99 160th 181 11.6%
2022 20.03 130th 177 26.6%
2023 14.01 154th 170 9.4%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Tohatchi High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 27.45 22nd 31 29.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Tohatchi High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 75.54 11th 62 82.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Tohatchi High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.36 135th 164 17.7%
2019 22.50 137th 161 14.9%
2022 25.02 99th 154 35.7%
2023 14.86 142nd 157 9.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Tohatchi High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.19 136th 145 6.2%
2019 18.77 130th 144 9.7%
2022 11.54 152nd 157 3.2%
2023 11.26 135th 143 5.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Tohatchi High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.60 125th 143 12.6%
2019 14.75 148th 151 2.0%
2022 33.01 98th 159 38.4%
2023 13.52 139th 146 4.8%
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Rank History for Native American students at Tohatchi High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.31 37th 47 21.3%
2019 23.26 39th 47 17.0%
2022 27.34 33rd 44 25.0%
2023 22.90 37th 42 11.9%
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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 Tohatchi High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 2 1 0 0 454 n/a n/a 0 457
1991 3 1 0 2 434 n/a n/a 0 440
1992 6 1 0 1 448 n/a n/a 0 456
1993 9 1 0 0 461 n/a n/a 0 471
1994 7 2 0 0 473 n/a n/a 0 482
1995 6 2 0 0 500 n/a n/a 0 508
1996 6 2 0 0 500 n/a n/a 0 508
1997 3 1 0 1 460 n/a n/a 0 465
1998 2 0 0 0 485 n/a n/a 0 487
1999 0 0 0 0 518 n/a n/a 0 518
2000 0 0 0 0 525 n/a n/a 0 525
2001 1 0 0 0 503 n/a n/a 0 504
2002 0 0 0 0 493 n/a n/a 0 493
2003 0 0 0 0 493 n/a n/a 0 493
2004 1 0 1 0 467 n/a n/a 0 469
2005 0 0 1 0 486 n/a n/a 0 487
2006 0 0 2 0 478 n/a n/a 0 480
2007 1 1 4 1 423 n/a n/a 0 430
2008 1 0 3 1 416 n/a n/a 0 421
2009 1 1 3 1 408 n/a n/a 0 414
2010 1 1 4 1 376 0 0 0 383
2011 1 1 1 2 314 0 0 0 319
2012 1 1 1 0 301 0 0 0 304
2013 1 0 1 1 310 0 0 0 313
2014 1 0 1 0 309 0 1 0 312
2015 1 0 1 1 266 0 1 0 270
2016 1 0 1 2 261 0 1 0 266
2017 1 0 1 1 273 0 1 0 277
2018 2 0 2 3 287 0 0 0 294
2019 0 1 1 2 307 2 0 0 313
2020 0 1 0 2 299 0 2 0 304
2021 1 2 0 3 286 0 1 0 293
2022 11 4 7 14 282 0 1 0 319
2023 12 8 9 41 288 0 2 0 360

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 Tohatchi High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 457 27.0 16.9 n/a
1991 440 27.0 16.2 n/a
1992 456 26.0 17.5 n/a
1993 471 28.0 16.8 n/a
1994 482 24.0 20.1 n/a
1995 508 28.0 18.1 n/a
1996 508 28.0 18.1 n/a
1997 465 31.0 15.0 n/a
1998 487 29.2 16.7 n/a
1999 518 30.0 17.3 90.9
2000 525 30.0 17.5 73.9
2001 504 33.0 15.3 40.9
2002 493 33.5 14.7 66.3
2003 493 33.5 14.7 66.3
2004 469 34.5 13.6 45.6
2005 487 29.5 16.5 62.6
2006 480 34.0 14.1 48.8
2007 430 40.0 10.8 85.1
2008 421 34.0 12.4 80.8
2009 414 33.0 12.5 75.6
2010 383 30.0 12.7 74.4
2011 319 30.0 10.6 85.6
2012 304 25.0 12.1 84.9
2013 313 24.0 13.0 99
2014 312 19.0 16.4 98.4
2015 270 17.0 15.8 76.7
2016 266 19.0 14.0 100
2017 277 18.0 15.3 100
2018 294 19.7 14.8 100
2019 313 20.8 14.9 100
2020 304 21.0 14.4 100
2021 293 19.4 15.0 100
2022 319 15.5 20.5 100
2023 360 18.0 20.0 100

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 Tohatchi High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 457 27.0 16.9 n/a
1991 440 27.0 16.2 n/a
1992 456 26.0 17.5 n/a
1993 471 28.0 16.8 n/a
1994 482 24.0 20.1 n/a
1995 508 28.0 18.1 n/a
1996 508 28.0 18.1 n/a
1997 465 31.0 15.0 n/a
1998 487 29.2 16.7 n/a
1999 518 30.0 17.3 90.9
2000 525 30.0 17.5 73.9
2001 504 33.0 15.3 40.9
2002 493 33.5 14.7 66.3
2003 493 33.5 14.7 66.3
2004 469 34.5 13.6 45.6
2005 487 29.5 16.5 62.6
2006 480 34.0 14.1 48.8
2007 430 40.0 10.8 85.1
2008 421 34.0 12.4 80.8
2009 414 33.0 12.5 75.6
2010 383 30.0 12.7 74.4
2011 319 30.0 10.6 85.6
2012 304 25.0 12.1 84.9
2013 313 24.0 13.0 99
2014 312 19.0 16.4 98.4
2015 270 17.0 15.8 76.7
2016 266 19.0 14.0 100
2017 277 18.0 15.3 100
2018 294 19.7 14.8 100
2019 313 20.8 14.9 100
2020 304 21.0 14.4 100
2021 293 19.4 15.0 100
2022 319 15.5 20.5 100
2023 360 18.0 20.0 100

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 Tohatchi High

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $12,807

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Tohatchi High

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 160th of 181 High schoolsRanks 154th of 170 High schools
 2.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
11th Grade Language Arts (Tohatchi High)2314
 9%
   11th Grade Language Arts (Gallup)4215.3
 26.7%
   11th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)4033.1
 6.9%
11th Grade Mathematics (Tohatchi High)57
 2%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Gallup)87.9
 0.1%
   11th Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)1015.9
 5.9%
11th Grade Science (Tohatchi High)1231
 19%
   11th Grade Science (Gallup)1129
 18%
   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 Students313360
 15%
African American18
 700%
American Indian307288
 6.2%
Asian19
 800%
Hispanic241
 1950%
Pacific Islander20
 100%
White012
Two or More Races02
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%100%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Tohatchi High

Students at Tohatchi High are 80% American Indian, 11% Hispanic, 3% White, 3% Asian, 2% African American.

Tohatchi High ranks in the bottom 9.4% of New Mexico high schools.

Tohatchi High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Tohatchi Elementary
Elementary : Twin Lakes Elementary
Middle : Tohatchi Middle

In the 2022-23 school year, 360 students attended Tohatchi High.


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