Gallup High School

Gallup High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
1055 Rico St,  Gallup, NM
Gallup-McKinley County School District
3.5
1.0
994 Students
C
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
22:1
Average SAT Score
980
Average ACT Score
19
Math Proficiency
7.5%
Reading Proficiency
12%
Average GPA
3.35
Graduation Rate
76%

Niche Grade

C-
Academics
B
Teachers
C+
College Prep
B
Administration
C+
Resources/Facilities
C
Clubs and Activities
A-
Sports
C+
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.35
Reading Proficiency
12%
Math Proficiency
7.5%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
22:1
Teachers
46
Full Time Teachers
46
Teachers in First or Second Year
7.5%
College Prep
Average SAT
980
Math
490
Verbal
480
Average ACT
19
Math
18
English
17
Reading
20
Science
19
Number of AP Courses
5
AP Pass Rate
0%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
9%
State Average
25%
Science
33.7%
State Average
38%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
444:1

Student Diversity

Female
50.3%
Male
49.7%
Native American
72.5%
Hispanic
18.3%
White
6%
Two or more races
1.7%
Black
<1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of New Mexico 188 Students
Northern Arizona University 111 Students
Arizona State University 100 Students
Fort Lewis College 99 Students
New Mexico State University 92 Students
University of New Mexico - Gallup 77 Students
University of Arizona 73 Students
Grand Canyon University 63 Students
Colorado State University 61 Students
University of Colorado Denver 50 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 51 Students
Business 30 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 19 Students
Biology 18 Students
Psychology 16 Students
Criminology 11 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 10 Students
Physical Therapy 10 Students
Family Practice and Pediatric Nursing 10 Students
Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician 10 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.5 137 Reviews
3.0
5/3/2025
Would I recommend attending here? Well probably not. There are not many clubs here. A school band doesn't exist here either because there isn't a teacher. The school is slowly falling apart, The A-wing restroom smells horrible sometimes. The security is not so bad. The food is not very great. I feel like this school is lazy.
5.0 Alum
6/10/2020
The teachers are incredible. They develop strong relationships with students which helps making learning a lot easier. The school does not have many students, about 30 students to a class, and it's a pretty large school.
3.0 Senior
5/24/2020
I would like to see more classes for desired careers as a change and more modern technology in the school.
GreatSchools Reviews
1.0 1 Review
1.0 other
4/27/2021
My son graduated from this high school. At the time, the school was split along racial lines; that is, around 65% Navajo and about 20% Hispanic. The remaining 15% was mainly white, with a few Asians. The Navajo kids were friendly. The Hispanics more or less bullied the Navajos. The whites and Asians...

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Gallup High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Gallup, NM and is served by the Gallup-McKinley County School District in New Mexico. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 994 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 22:1. Academic records show that 7.5% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 12% are proficient in reading. Gallup High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.35, the graduation rate is 76%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 980 and an ACT score of 19. Discover additional schools in the area, like Gallup Central Alternative School, Six Directions Indigenous School, Rehoboth Christian School, and more. Learn more about what Gallup has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Gallup High School.

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