Below Average
#737 of 864 schools in NM
Gallup Central Alternative
High School · Gallup · Gallup, NM
A high school in Gallup, NM where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.
325 MARGUERITE ST., Gallup, NM 87301
- Math 10% proficient (2022)
- Reading 10% proficient (2022)
- 25.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Gallup Central Alternative score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NM average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 5 points since 2016, reaching 10% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 4% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 11% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
Based on 22 test records from NM state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
94.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Gallup Central Alternative sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 47Car-Dependent
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,435/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Gallup), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$58,302
Median home value
$134,700
Median rent
$858/mo
College educated
22.6%
Homeownership
50.3%
Poverty rate
27.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 87301; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hozho AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.4 | K–10 | 1.6 mi | 685 | Compare → |
| Six Directions Indigenous SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.6 | 6–12 | 1.7 mi | 60 | Compare → |
| Education Dev CenterEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 2.6 mi | 3 | Compare → |
| Middle College High School Charter - GallupCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.6 | 9–12 | 2.8 mi | 150 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Gallup
- Schools in district
- 33
- Rank in district
- #26 of 32
- District spending per student
- $19,769NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 30.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Gallup Central Alternative is listed in GALLUP; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Gallup Central Alternative
Gallup Central Alternative is a public high school in Gallup, NM, part of Gallup, serving approximately 146 students in grades 6th-12th with a 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #737 of 864 schools in NM. State assessment records show 4% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 11% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Gallup Central Alternative
What grades does Gallup Central Alternative serve?
Gallup Central Alternative serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Gallup Central Alternative?
Gallup Central Alternative has an enrollment of approximately 146 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gallup Central Alternative?
The student-teacher ratio at Gallup Central Alternative is 14.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Gallup Central Alternative rank in NM?
Gallup Central Alternative ranks #737 of 864 schools in NM.
What is Gallup Central Alternative's MySchoolScout rating?
Gallup Central Alternative has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Gallup Central Alternative?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Gallup Central Alternative has 4% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 11% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Gallup Central Alternative a charter school?
No, Gallup Central Alternative is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Gallup Central Alternative a Title I school?
No, Gallup Central Alternative is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Gallup Central Alternative?
94.5% of students at Gallup Central Alternative qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 146
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- McKinley County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 96.6%
- Phone
- (505) 721-1051
- 4-Year Graduation
- 25.0%
- Area population (ZIP 87301)
- 21,981
- Area median age
- 34.1
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 87301; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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