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Enrollment
389
High
DISTRICT 522 · STATE 450
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·GALLUP·NCES 350111000316
THOREAU HIGH
4 HAWK CIRCLE, THOREAU, NM 87323 · (505) 721-4500 · McKinley County
GRADES 09–12HIGH43-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL389 STUDENTS
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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
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DISTRICT 4.9:1 · STATE 22.9:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
89%
345 students
DISTRICT 84% · 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 | 96 | 25% |
| Grade 10 | 91 | 23% |
| Grade 11 | 98 | 25% |
| Grade 12 | 104 | 27% |
Student demographics
21%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 55% · 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 THOREAU HIGH
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| THOREAU HIGH this school | 389 | 88.7% | N/A |
| Wingate High School Fort Wingate | 362 | 99.2% | N/A |
| Navajo Preparatory School Farmington | 297 | 99.0% | N/A |
| SHIPROCK HIGH SHIPROCK | 502 | 100.0% | N/A |
| GALLUP HIGH GALLUP | 796 | 81.5% | 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 THOREAU HIGH ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In New Mexico | In McKinley County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 389 | #67 of 212 | #4 of 14 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 21.3% | #87 of 113 | #5 of 9 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 88.7% | #103 of 147 | #3 of 11 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +3.2% | #34 of 44 | N/A |
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
389
+5 (+1%) vs 2020
-19% since 1990-91, when it was 480
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 | 389 | N/A | N/A | 89% (345) |
| 2023-24 | 488 | 22.5 | 21.7:1 | 93% (452) |
| 2022-23 | 475 | 25 | 19.0:1 | 100% (475) |
| 2020-21 | 384 | 21 | 18.3:1 | 100% (384) |
| 2017-18 | 377 | 26.3 | 14.4:1 | 100% (377) |
| 2015-16 | 349 | 23 | 15.2:1 | 100% (349) |
| 2010-11 | 429 | 34 | 12.6:1 | 91% (390) |
| 2000-01 | 517 | 36 | 14.4:1 | 74% (385) |
| 1990-91 | 480 | 25 | 19.2:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for THOREAU HIGH.
About THOREAU HIGH
Federal records list THOREAU HIGH as a high school in THOREAU, New Mexico. Enrollment is 389 students in 2024-25, and the school serves grades 9 through 12.
GALLUP serves 12,698 students across 33 schools.
About 88% of the student body at THOREAU HIGH is Native American. The remaining students are 5% Hispanic and 4% multiracial. Pick two students at random and there is a 21% chance they belong to different racial or ethnic groups; that figure is the school's diversity index.
The school counts 345 students as eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, or 89%.
Census estimates describe McKinley County this way: the median household income is $47,668, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 13% of adults, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 28%. In all, McKinley County has 53 public schools and roughly 16,807 students.
The closest public school, THOREAU MIDDLE, is about 0.2 miles from THOREAU HIGH. Other public schools within five miles: 2.
The school's federal locale classification is Rural: Remote.
Enrollment was essentially flat over 4 years: 384 in 2020-21, 389 in 2024-25.
Parents and students can post about sports schedules, lunch menus, and spirit week at THOREAU HIGH. Questions from prospective families are welcome too.
McKinley County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
70,431
Census ACS
Median income
$47,668
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
13%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
28%
Below federal line
Schools in county
53
16,807 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in GALLUP
- GALLUP CENTRAL ALTERNATIVEHigh · 1,244 students
- MIYAMURA HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 1,237 students
- GALLUP HIGHHigh · 796 students
- JOHN F. KENNEDY MIDDLEMiddle · 648 students
- CHIEF MANUELITO MIDDLEMiddle · 634 students
- GALLUP MIDDLEMiddle · 480 students
Other schools in THOREAU
- THOREAU MIDDLEMiddle · 362 students
- THOREAU ELEMENTARYElementary · 359 students
Nearby schools
- THOREAU MIDDLE0.2 mi · 362
- THOREAU ELEMENTARY1.0 mi · 359
- Baca/Dlo'ay Azhi Community School10.6 mi · 222
- Mariano Lake Community School12.1 mi · 68
- Dibe Yazhi Habitiin Olta' Inc.16.6 mi · 58
- BLUEWATER ELEMENTARY18.1 mi · 63
Frequently asked questions
About THOREAU HIGHWhat is the total enrollment at THOREAU HIGH?
THOREAU HIGH enrolls approximately 389 students in grades 09-12.
What grades does THOREAU HIGH serve?
THOREAU HIGH serves grades 09-12.
What is the student diversity at THOREAU HIGH?
Student demographics at THOREAU HIGH are roughly 2% White, 5% Hispanic, 0% Asian, 4% Two or more.
Is THOREAU HIGH public or private?
THOREAU HIGH is a public K-12 school, overseen by GALLUP.
Where is THOREAU HIGH located?
THOREAU HIGH is located at 4 HAWK CIRCLE, THOREAU, NM 87323.
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