- Enrollment
- 743
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Shiprock, NM
Shiprock High
Federal NCES profile for Shiprock High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 350039000186
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 54
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Shiprock High earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Mexico median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most New Mexico schools.
- #2 of 7
- public schools in Shiprock · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.9:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Shiprock High has class sizes near the New Mexico median. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Shiprock High ranks #2 of 7 public schools in Shiprock, NM.
School address
District: Central Consolidated Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350039000186 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-43 students YoY
Shiprock High shrank from 582 students in 2022-23 to 539 in 2023-24 (-7.4%).
Teacher FTE added 36.0 → 40.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-43 students YoY 350039000186 · Shiprock, NM High · MID · TRAD
502 enr · 13.9:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Kirtland Central High (743 students)
Shiprock High shrank from 582 students in 2022-23 to 539 in 2023-24 (-7.4%). Teacher FTE added 36.0 → 40.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
Shiprock High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Kirtland Centr
Kirtland Central High
743 students
- This school
Shiprock High
502 students
- Judy Nelson El
Judy Nelson Elementary
486 students
- Tse Bit Ai Mid
Tse Bit Ai Middle
390 students
- Kirtland Eleme
Kirtland Elementary
388 students
- Kirtland Middl
Kirtland Middle
372 students
What this shows Shiprock High reports 502 students on the CCD universe file.
How Shiprock High compares
Shiprock High is a shrinking campus on CCD: 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 | 13.9:1 | ▼ 1% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 502 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
502
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
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
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 56% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$23,470
per pupil, district-wide
- above New Mexico avg of $19,381
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 251 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
American Indian / Alaska Native 93.8%
Two or More 3.6%
Hispanic or Latino 2.4%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: American Indian / Alaska Native at 93.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.8, Shiprock High is less mixed than the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Central Consolidated Schools reports $23,470 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Shiprock High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kirtland Central High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Judy Nelson Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tse Bit Ai Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kirtland Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kirtland Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Shiprock High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 486
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 390
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 388
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 372
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 (~502 students)
Frequently asked questions about Shiprock High
How many students attend Shiprock High?
Shiprock High has 502 students enrolled. It is a high school in Shiprock, NM. CCD year-over-year: 582 (2022-23) → 539 (2023-24), down 43.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Shiprock High?
The student-teacher ratio at Shiprock High is 13.9:1, which is 1% lower than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Shiprock High?
100.0% of students at Shiprock High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Shiprock High?
The largest demographic group at Shiprock High is American Indian / Alaska Native at 93.8% of enrollment, in Shiprock, NM.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Shiprock High?
Shiprock High has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher 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 Shiprock High rank among public schools in Shiprock?
By Resource Investment Index, Shiprock High ranks #2 of 7 public schools in Shiprock, NM. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Shiprock on the city page.
What other schools are in Central Consolidated Schools?
Besides Shiprock High, Central Consolidated Schools also operates Kirtland Central High (743 students), Judy Nelson Elementary (486 students), and Tse Bit Ai Middle (390 students). See the Central Consolidated Schools district page for the complete list.