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Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
383:1
Student Diversity
Male
54.9%
Female
45.1%
Native American
80.6%
Hispanic
9.3%
White
6.1%
Two or more races
1.5%
Black
1.5%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.1%
Specialty School Programs
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 Mexico65 Students
Fort Lewis College41 Students
New Mexico State University40 Students
Northern Arizona University34 Students
Arizona State University33 Students
University of Arizona28 Students
Colorado State University25 Students
Grand Canyon University19 Students
New Mexico Highlands University17 Students
University of San Diego16 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing21 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration9 Students
Biology7 Students
Family Practice and Pediatric Nursing7 Students
Nursing Assistant7 Students
Business5 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies5 Students
Welding5 Students
Medical Assistant5 Students
Construction Engineering5 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
3.439 Reviews
4.0Senior
1/16/2025
Thoreau is one of the better schools that I went too but there are some drawbacks to this school. One draw back is that the teacher sometimes has a hard time of being able to help you with a question about a topic. Another thing that sucks is that there are many students that abuse drugs. Things that I would change or would like to see change is the amount of time that a teacher can help with I would like to see that teachers are better equipped to help their students understand.
3.0Senior
4/2/2024
Well the school is great but I think they should do so much more for their students. I liked going to school but honestly it could be like jail at times.
4.0Senior
4/11/2017
I liked how the teachers would be treating the students. They would help them learn the things the need and they really get connected with the students here at Thoreau High school. I am proud that the school got me here and helped me get the education i needed for college. The thing i would want to see change is all the restrictions on the drinks.
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Thoreau High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Thoreau, 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 488 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 21:1. Academic records show that 5% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 12% are proficient in reading. Thoreau 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 3.3, the graduation rate is 82%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 950 and an ACT score of 17. Discover additional schools in the area, like Thoreau Middle School, St. Bonaventure School, Thoreau Elementary School, and more. Learn more about what Thoreau has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Thoreau High School.
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