Academics
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Students at Ramah High score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NM average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 17 points since 2016, reaching 25% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 13% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 28% (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
87.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Ramah 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 9Car-Dependent
- Bike 16Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average337/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$60,345
Median home value
$160,200
Median rent
$1,348/mo
College educated
31%
Homeownership
70.9%
Poverty rate
16.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 87321; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 in GALLUP
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crownpoint HighEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | 9–12 | Not available | 370 | Compare → |
| Gallup Central AlternativeEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | 6–12 | Not available | 146 | Compare → |
| Miyamura High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | 9–12 | Not available | 1,387 | Compare → |
| Tohatchi HighEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | 9–12 | Not available | 400 | 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.
Gallup
- Schools in district
- 33
- Rank in district
- #8 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
Ramah High is listed in GALLUP; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ramah High
Ramah High is a public high school in Ramah, NM, part of Gallup, serving approximately 316 students in grades 6th-12th with a 22.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #322 of 864 schools in NM. State assessment records show 13% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ramah High
What grades does Ramah High serve?
Ramah High serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Ramah High?
Ramah High has an enrollment of approximately 316 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ramah High?
The student-teacher ratio at Ramah High is 22.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ramah High rank in NM?
Ramah High ranks #322 of 864 schools in NM.
What is Ramah High's MySchoolScout rating?
Ramah High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 Ramah High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ramah High has 13% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Ramah High a charter school?
No, Ramah High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ramah High a Title I school?
No, Ramah High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ramah High?
87.3% of students at Ramah 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
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 316
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- McKinley County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 59.5%
- Phone
- (505) 721-3800
- 4-Year Graduation
- 72.0%
- Area population (ZIP 87321)
- 2,401
- Area average commute
- 25.4 min
- Area median age
- 54.2
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 87321; 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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