TSE YI GAI HIGH

GALLUP-MCKINLEY CTY SCHOOLS
118 COUNSELOR RD
PUEBLO PINTADO, NM 87013
53 Students
High School 6th - 12th
School Overview
Tse’yi’gai High School is a public secondary school located in the remote community of Pueblo Pintado, New Mexico. Part of the Gallup-McKinley County Schools district, the institution serves a predominantly Native American student population, reflecting the rich cultural heritage and values of the Navajo Nation. The school’s name, which translates to "White Streak of Rock" in Diné, underscores its deep-rooted connection to the local landscape and the community it serves.

The school is dedicated to providing a supportive educational environment that bridges academic rigor with cultural preservation. Because of its isolated location in the high desert, Tse’yi’gai High often functions as a vital community hub, emphasizing close-knit relationships between students, faculty, and families. Through its curriculum and extracurricular programs, the school strives to prepare its graduates for post-secondary success while fostering a strong sense of identity and resilience in its students.
53
Total Students
11.0
Full-Time Teachers
4.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
109.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • American Indian
    49 (92.5 %)
  • White
    1 (1.9 %)
  • Hispanic
    1 (1.9 %)
  • Asian
    1 (1.9 %)
  • Two or More
    1 (1.9 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: GALLUP-MCKINLEY CTY SCHOOLS
Phone: (505)721-5500
Website: http://tgh.gmcs.org/
Grade Range: 6th - 12th
Total Students: 53
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 11.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 4.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 58
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 9 10
Grade 10 15
Grade 11 15
Grade 12 13
Gender Ratio