How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Gallup Central Alternative | Six Directions Indigenous School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Gallup, NM | Gallup, NM |
| School Type | alternative | regular |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 1,244 | 58 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 5.1:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 49.4% | 100.0% |
| Charter School | No | Yes |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Gallup Central Alternative | Six Directions Indigenous School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $18,936 | $18,974 |
| District | Gallup-McKinley County Schools | Six Directions Indigenous School |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Gallup Central Alternative | Six Directions Indigenous School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 21.0% | 0.0% |
| African American | 2.9% | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 57.1% | 1.7% |
| Asian | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 7.4% | 74.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 10.9% | 24.1% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Gallup Central Alternative | Six Directions Indigenous School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 166:1 | - |
| Chronic Absenteeism | - | 42.1% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 1 | 0 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.