THOREAU HIGH SCHOOL
THOREAU HIGH is a Title I public high school that is part of the GALLUP school district, located in THOREAU, NM with about 377 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 26 teachers, THOREAU HIGH has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
THOREAU HIGH School is located in Thoreau, New Mexico, and serves as a public secondary institution within the Gallup-McKinley County School District. Situated in the heart of the community at 4 Hawk Circle, the school acts as a focal point for local education, drawing students from the surrounding area. The school is deeply integrated into the cultural and geographic landscape of the region, emphasizing its role in supporting the academic and personal growth of its diverse student body.
As part of the Gallup-McKinley County school system, THOREAU HIGH provides a standard secondary curriculum while focusing on preparing students for post-secondary success. The school maintains a digital presence through its official website, which serves as a resource for students, parents, and the community to access academic calendars, school policies, and updates on extracurricular activities. By fostering a learning environment rooted in its community, THOREAU HIGH School strives to provide the necessary tools and support to help its students navigate their high school years and prepare for future opportunities.
For more information, contact THOREAU HIGH at (505) 721-1051 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
THOREAU, NM 87323
(505) 721-1051
http://thh.gmcs.k12.nm.us/
THOREAU HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in THOREAU, NM with about 377 enrolled students. See other public high schools in New Mexico
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- GALLUP
- Total Students:
- 377
- Teachers:
- 26.25
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 377 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending THOREAU HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly American Indian or Alaska Native, representing about 95% of the student body.
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 95.5%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 2.1%
- White
- 1.6%
- Asian
- 0.5%
- Two or more races
- 0.3%
- Female
- 47.7%
- Male
- 52.3%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.