Gallup High School is a public high school in Gallup, New Mexico. Gallup High School is the largest high school in the Gallup-McKinley County School District.
Serving 994 students in grades 9-12, Gallup High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 80% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 994 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Graduation Rate: 81% (Top 50% in NM)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 6% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Gallup High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Gallup High School's student population of 994 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
994 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Year Founded
2025
School Rankings
Gallup High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 796 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gallup High School is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#776 out of 796 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
33%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
13:1
American Indian
74%
12%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
19%
62%
Black
1%
2%
White
5%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(20-21)81%
66%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
8%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Bengal
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gallup High School's ranking?
Gallup High School is ranked #776 out of 796 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
What schools are Gallup High School often compared to?
Gallup High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Miyamura High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
What is the graduation rate of Gallup High School?
The graduation rate of Gallup High School is 81%, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 66%.
How many students attend Gallup High School?
994 students attend Gallup High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Gallup High School students are American Indian, 19% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gallup High School?
Gallup High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does Gallup High School offer ?
Gallup High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Gallup High School part of?
Gallup High School is part of Gallup School District.
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