- Enrollment
- 1,244
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 45/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Gallup, NM
Gallup High
Federal NCES profile for Gallup High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 350111000303
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gallup High earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of New Mexico schools.
- #2 of 3
- high schools in Gallup · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.1:1
- large classes for New Mexico
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Gallup High has class sizes larger than 88% of New Mexico schools. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gallup High ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Gallup, NM.
School address
District: Gallup-Mckinley Cty Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350111000303 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+33 students YoY
Gallup High held near 994 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+33 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 44.0 → 45.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+33 students YoY 350111000303 · Gallup, NM High · MID · TRAD
796 enr · 18.1:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Gallup Central Alternative (1,244 students)
Gallup High held near 994 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+33 headcount). Teacher FTE added 44.0 → 45.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
Gallup High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Gallup Central
Gallup Central Alternative
1,244 students
- Miyamura High
Miyamura High School
1,237 students
- This school
Gallup High
796 students
- John F. Kenned
John F. Kennedy Middle
648 students
- Chief Manuelit
Chief Manuelito Middle
634 students
- Gallup Middle 480
Gallup Middle
480 students
What this shows Gallup High reports 796 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gallup High compares
Gallup High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs New Mexico and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Mexico | New Mexico avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.1:1 | ▲ 29% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 796 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.1:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
796
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% above the New Mexico average of 80.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.1:1
students per teacher
- 29% above state mean
Top 88% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
81.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$18,936
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Mexico avg of $19,381
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 265 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 128 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
American Indian / Alaska Native 81.4%
Hispanic or Latino 13.7%
Two or More 2.8%
White 1.1%
Asian 0.5%
African American 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: American Indian / Alaska Native at 81.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.8, Gallup High is less mixed than the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Gallup-Mckinley Cty Schools reports $18,936 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Gallup High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gallup Central Alternative | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Miyamura High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| John F. Kennedy Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chief Manuelito Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gallup Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gallup High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,237
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 648
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 634
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 480
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~796 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Gallup High
How many students attend Gallup High?
Gallup High has 796 students enrolled. It is a high school in Gallup, NM. CCD year-over-year: 961 (2022-23) → 994 (2023-24), nearly flat (+33).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gallup High?
The student-teacher ratio at Gallup High is 18.1:1, which is 29% higher than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Gallup High?
100.0% of students at Gallup High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gallup High?
The largest demographic group at Gallup High is American Indian / Alaska Native at 81.4% of enrollment, in Gallup, NM.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gallup High?
Gallup High has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Gallup High rank among high schools in Gallup?
By Resource Investment Index, Gallup High ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Gallup, NM. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Gallup on the city page.
What other schools are in Gallup-Mckinley Cty Schools?
Besides Gallup High, Gallup-Mckinley Cty Schools also operates Gallup Central Alternative (1,244 students), Miyamura High School (1,237 students), and John F. Kennedy Middle (648 students). See the Gallup-Mckinley Cty Schools district page for the complete list.