Below Average
#754 of 864 schools in NM
Gallup High
High School · Gallup · Gallup, NM
A high school in Gallup, NM where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1055 RICO STREET, Gallup, NM 87301
- Math 8% proficient (2022)
- Reading 12% proficient (2022)
- 81.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Gallup High score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NM average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2016, to 10% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 18% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 32% (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
98.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Gallup High 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 8Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallup Central AlternativeEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | 6–12 | 2.9 mi | 146 | Compare → |
| Gallup Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–11 | 3.5 mi | 26 | Compare → |
| Six Directions Indigenous SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.6 | 6–12 | 4.3 mi | 60 | Compare → |
| Hozho AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.4 | K–10 | 4.5 mi | 685 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Gallup
- Schools in district
- 33
- Rank in district
- #27 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 High is listed in GALLUP; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Gallup High
Gallup High is a public high school in Gallup, NM, part of Gallup, serving approximately 994 students in grades 9th-12th with a 22.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #754 of 864 schools in NM. State assessment records show 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Gallup High
What grades does Gallup High serve?
Gallup High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Gallup High?
Gallup High has an enrollment of approximately 994 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gallup High?
The student-teacher ratio at Gallup High is 22.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Gallup High rank in NM?
Gallup High ranks #754 of 864 schools in NM.
What is Gallup High's MySchoolScout rating?
Gallup High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 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 High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Gallup High has 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Gallup High a charter school?
No, Gallup High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Gallup High a Title I school?
No, Gallup High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Gallup High?
98.1% of students at Gallup High 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
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 994
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 45
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- McKinley County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 66.4%
- Phone
- (505) 721-2500
- 4-Year Graduation
- 81.0%
- 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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