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#514 of 864 schools in NM
Tohatchi High
High School · Gallup · Tohatchi, NM
A Gallup high school where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.
COUGAR LANE N 491, Tohatchi, NM 87325
- Math 5% proficient (2022)
- Reading 15% proficient (2022)
- 80.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Tohatchi High score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 23%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NM average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 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 11% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 23% (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
95.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Tohatchi 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 6Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat 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
$32,731
Median home value
$63,700
Median rent
$638/mo
College educated
8.9%
Homeownership
87.3%
Poverty rate
43.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 87325; 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 → |
| Ramah HighEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | 6–12 | Not available | 316 | 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
- #18 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
Tohatchi High is listed in GALLUP; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Tohatchi High
Tohatchi High is a public high school in Tohatchi, NM, part of Gallup, serving approximately 400 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #514 of 864 schools in NM. State assessment records show 11% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Tohatchi High
What grades does Tohatchi High serve?
Tohatchi High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Tohatchi High?
Tohatchi High has an enrollment of approximately 400 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tohatchi High?
The student-teacher ratio at Tohatchi High is 16.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Tohatchi High rank in NM?
Tohatchi High ranks #514 of 864 schools in NM.
What is Tohatchi High's MySchoolScout rating?
Tohatchi High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 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 Tohatchi High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Tohatchi High has 11% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Tohatchi High a charter school?
No, Tohatchi High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Tohatchi High a Title I school?
No, Tohatchi High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Tohatchi High?
95.5% of students at Tohatchi 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
- 400
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- McKinley County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 77.2%
- Phone
- (505) 721-1051
- 4-Year Graduation
- 80.0%
- Area population (ZIP 87325)
- 2,231
- Area average commute
- 44.3 min
- Area median age
- 37.5
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 87325; 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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