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Enrollment
502
High
DISTRICT 397 · STATE 450
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·CENTRAL·NCES 350039000186
SHIPROCK HIGH
HWY 64, SHIPROCK, NM 87420 · (505) 368-5161 · San Juan County
GRADES 09–12HIGH32-TOWNTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL502 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
12.6:1
40 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 12.7:1 · STATE 22.9:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
100%
502 students
DISTRICT 98% · STATE 90%
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 131 | 26% |
| Grade 10 | 130 | 26% |
| Grade 11 | 125 | 25% |
| Grade 12 | 116 | 23% |
Student demographics
12%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 28% · STATE 55% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Schools most like SHIPROCK HIGH
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| SHIPROCK HIGH this school | 502 | 100.0% | N/A |
| Wingate High School Fort Wingate | 362 | 99.2% | N/A |
| Santa Fe Indian School Santa Fe | 701 | 99.6% | N/A |
| Navajo Preparatory School Farmington | 297 | 99.0% | N/A |
| KIRTLAND CENTRAL HIGH KIRTLAND | 743 | 99.9% | N/A |
| NEWCOMB HIGH NEWCOMB | 223 | 100.0% | N/A |
Matched among New Mexico high schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where SHIPROCK HIGH ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In New Mexico | In San Juan County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 502 | #60 of 212 | #6 of 14 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 12.6:1 | #20 of 104 | #2 of 9 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 11.8% | #100 of 113 | #8 of 9 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 100% | #15 of 147 | #3 of 11 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -22.8% | #11 of 60 | #2 of 6 |
Ranked against other public high schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
502
-104 (-17%) vs 2020
-35% since 1990-91, when it was 773
Student : Teacher
12.6:1
was 16.8:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 502 | 40 | 12.6:1 | 100% (502) |
| 2023-24 | 539 | 40 | 13.5:1 | 94% (509) |
| 2022-23 | 582 | 36 | 16.2:1 | 100% (582) |
| 2020-21 | 606 | 36 | 16.8:1 | 100% (606) |
| 2017-18 | 650 | 38.5 | 16.9:1 | 100% (650) |
| 2015-16 | 626 | 34 | 18.4:1 | 100% (626) |
| 2010-11 | 741 | 47 | 15.8:1 | 100% (738) |
| 2000-01 | 958 | 48 | 20.0:1 | 75% (721) |
| 1990-91 | 773 | 39 | 19.8:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for SHIPROCK HIGH.
Since 2017-18: students down 23% (650 to 502); teachers up 4% (38.5 to 40).
About SHIPROCK HIGH
SHIPROCK HIGH is listed by the National Center for Education Statistics as a high school in SHIPROCK, New Mexico. Enrolled students number 502 students, in grades 9 through 12.
Enrollment across the 16 schools in CENTRAL totals 4,539 students.
About 94% of the student body at SHIPROCK HIGH is Native American. Smaller groups are 4% multiracial and 2% Hispanic. SHIPROCK HIGH's diversity index is 12%, against a US figure of 70%.
The school reported 40 full-time-equivalent teachers in 2024-25 and a ratio of 12.6:1. The school has fewer students per teacher than the 22.9:1 average for high schools in New Mexico. Eligible students account for 100% of enrollment in the free or reduced-price lunch program. For comparison, public schools in San Juan County average 99%.
Within San Juan County, the median household income is $55,872, 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 18% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Besides SHIPROCK HIGH, San Juan County has 61 other public schools.
The shortest distance from SHIPROCK HIGH to another public school is about 0.2 miles, to EVA B STOKELY ELEMENTARY. Other public schools within five miles: at least 8.
Its NCES locale code is Town: Distant: the school is in a town some distance from an urbanized area.
Enrollment has fallen by 104 students since 2020-21, to 502. Students per teacher fell from 16.8 in 2020-21 to 12.6 in 2024-25.
Discussions about SHIPROCK HIGH may include school events, clubs, and volunteer needs. Questions from prospective families are welcome too.
San Juan County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
120,942
Census ACS
Median income
$55,872
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
18%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
18%
Below federal line
Schools in county
62
21,309 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in CENTRAL
- KIRTLAND CENTRAL HIGHHigh · 743 students
- JUDY NELSON ELEMENTARYElementary · 486 students
- TSE BIT AI MIDDLEMiddle · 390 students
- KIRTLAND ELEMENTARYElementary · 388 students
- KIRTLAND MIDDLEMiddle · 372 students
- OJO AMARILLO ELEMENTARYElementary · 280 students
Other schools in SHIPROCK
- TSE BIT AI MIDDLEMiddle · 390 students
- MESA ELEMENTARYElementary · 229 students
- NIZHONI ELEMENTARYElementary · 207 students
- EVA B STOKELY ELEMENTARYElementary · 203 students
- Atsa' Biya' a'zh Community SchoolElementary · 200 students
- Shiprock Northwest High SchoolHigh · 151 students
Nearby schools
- EVA B STOKELY ELEMENTARY0.2 mi · 203
- CAREER PREP ALTERNATIVE0.3 mi · 118
- TSE BIT AI MIDDLE0.8 mi · 390
- NIZHONI ELEMENTARY1.0 mi · 207
- DREAM DINE CHARTER SCHOOL1.8 mi · 24
- Shiprock Northwest High School2.1 mi · 151
Frequently asked questions
About SHIPROCK HIGHHow many students attend SHIPROCK HIGH?
SHIPROCK HIGH enrolls approximately 502 students in grades 09-12.
Is SHIPROCK HIGH an elementary, middle, or high school?
SHIPROCK HIGH is a high school covering grades 09-12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at SHIPROCK HIGH?
The student-to-teacher ratio at SHIPROCK HIGH is approximately 12.6:1 (40 FTE teachers).
How diverse is SHIPROCK HIGH?
SHIPROCK HIGH reports a student body of 2% Hispanic, 0% Asian, 4% Two or more.
What district is SHIPROCK HIGH in?
SHIPROCK HIGH is part of CENTRAL.
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