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Shiprock High

High School · Central · Shiprock, NM

A Central high school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.

P.O. BOX 3578, Shiprock, NM 87420

  • Math 3% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 22% proficient (2022)
  • 69.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress6.6Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.81 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics3.4Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency2.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency22% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency12% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)24% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-11.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile15th
College Readiness5.0Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate69%
AP Participation7.6%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.4Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.5:1
District spending per student$23,470
Chronic Absenteeism21.3%

Students at Shiprock High score 12% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NM average.

Math Proficiency3%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency22%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 6 points since 2019, to 12% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
22%
ELA
42%
2010
Math
17%
ELA
32%
2011
Math
27%
ELA
42%
2012
Math
38%
ELA
46%
2013
Math
26%
ELA
31%
2014
Math
4%
ELA
20%
2015
Math
3%
ELA
22%
2016
Math
5%
ELA
22%
2017
Math
7%
2018
Math
6%
ELA
31%
2019
Math
6%
ELA
31%
2020*
Math
10%
ELA
10%
2021*
Math
10%
ELA
10%
2022
Math
3%
ELA
22%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 13% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 28% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 27 test records from NM state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

94.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Shiprock 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 28Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average605/100K

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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

$38,079

Median home value

$101,600

Median rent

$693/mo

College educated

10.9%

Homeownership

54.9%

Poverty rate

27.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 87420; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
7.6% participation·State avg: 2.5 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics19sports offered
9 boys'·10 girls'·33 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Career Prep AlternativeEnrollment path unverified5.79–120.3 mi136Compare →
Shiprock Northwest High SchoolEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated7–122.1 mi150Compare →
Kirtland Central HighEnrollment path unverified6.59–12Not available704Compare →
Newcomb HighEnrollment path unverified4.89–12Not available230Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Central

Schools in district
17
Rank in district
#7 of 15
District spending per student
$23,470NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
32.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Shiprock High is listed in CENTRAL; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Shiprock High

Shiprock High is a public high school in Shiprock, NM, part of Central, serving approximately 539 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #493 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 Shiprock High

What grades does Shiprock High serve?

Shiprock High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Shiprock High?

Shiprock High has an enrollment of approximately 539 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Shiprock High?

The student-teacher ratio at Shiprock High is 13.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Shiprock High rank in NM?

Shiprock High ranks #493 of 864 schools in NM.

What is Shiprock High's MySchoolScout rating?

Shiprock High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 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 Shiprock High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Shiprock High has 13% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Shiprock High a charter school?

No, Shiprock High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Shiprock High a Title I school?

No, Shiprock High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Shiprock High?

94.4% of students at Shiprock 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
539
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
40
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Town
County
San Juan County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
21.3%
4-Year Graduation
69.0%
Area population (ZIP 87420)
11,048
Area average commute
31.9 min
Area median age
35.4
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 87420; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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