Wingate High School is a Native American high school in unincorporated McKinley County, New Mexico, operated by the Bureau of Indian Education. It has grades 9-12. It has a Fort Wingate postal address. It includes boarding facilities.
Wingate High School serves 344 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-29% (which is approximately equal to the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is approximately equal to the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 344 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Graduation Rate: 65-69%
- Math Proficiency: 20-29%
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39%
- Science Proficiency: 20-29%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Wingate High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Wingate High School's student population of 344 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 45% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
344 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
鈥淏ee nish艂寞n铆g铆铆, k鈥檃d be鈥檇eesh艂铆铆艂.鈥濃淣urture Your Talent.鈥
School Mascot
Bears
School Rankings
The diversity score of Wingate High School is 0.00, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
33%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
100%
12%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
62%
Black
n/a
2%
White
n/a
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(19-20)65-69%
77%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
74%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Bears
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
What is the graduation rate of Wingate High School?
The graduation rate of Wingate High School is 65-69%, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 77%.
How many students attend Wingate High School?
344 students attend Wingate High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Wingate High School students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wingate High School?
Wingate High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does Wingate High School offer ?
Wingate High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Wingate High School part of?
Wingate High School is part of Wingate High School District.
School Reviews
5 7/21/2021
Yes, Wingate High School is a great school to attend, the encouragement of the teachers had paved a path for me to become a Nurse. I graduated with the class of ''86.
5 3/8/2021
It's such a great school! They really help students foster creativity and academic success in all subjects. Of course not every school is perfect when looking at the data. Students who go here really get a lot out of their education.
5 6/3/2014
Yes. i agree that Wingate High School is a great school to go and remember.. I am a graduate Class of 1987.. YEIGO SHUSH YEIGO.
5 7/1/2007
Yes, i would really like to say that Wingate High School is a great school to go to, and remember "ITS THE PLACE YOU WANT TO BE"
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