THOREAU HIGH

GALLUP-MCKINLEY CTY SCHOOLS
4 HAWK CIRCLE
THOREAU, NM 87323
475 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
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.
475
Total Students
25.0
Full-Time Teachers
19.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
72.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • American Indian
    383 (80.6 %)
  • Hispanic
    44 (9.3 %)
  • White
    29 (6.1 %)
  • Black
    7 (1.5 %)
  • Two or More
    7 (1.5 %)
  • Asian
    5 (1.1 %)
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)721-4500
Website: http://thh.gmcs.org/
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 475
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 25.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 19.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 345
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 9 120
Grade 10 130
Grade 11 113
Grade 12 112
Gender Ratio