TOHATCHI HIGH

GALLUP-MCKINLEY CTY SCHOOLS
COUGAR LANE N 491
TOHATCHI, NM 87325
360 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Tohatchi High School is a public secondary school located in Tohatchi, New Mexico, serving the educational needs of students within the Gallup-McKinley County School District. Situated along Cougar Lane, the school serves as a central pillar for the local community, emphasizing academic growth, cultural identity, and student development. The school’s curriculum and extracurricular offerings are designed to prepare students for post-secondary opportunities, whether they choose to pursue higher education, vocational training, or direct workforce entry.

As part of the Gallup-McKinley County district, Tohatchi High is deeply integrated into the local culture, often reflecting the traditions and values of the surrounding Native American communities. The school promotes a supportive environment that encourages student engagement through various academic programs, athletics, and school activities. By utilizing resources provided by the district, the faculty at Tohatchi High strives to foster a challenging learning environment that addresses the unique needs of its diverse student body while maintaining a focus on student success and community pride.
360
Total Students
18.0
Full-Time Teachers
20.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
59.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • American Indian
    288 (80.0 %)
  • Hispanic
    41 (11.4 %)
  • White
    12 (3.3 %)
  • Asian
    9 (2.5 %)
  • Black
    8 (2.2 %)
  • Two or More
    2 (0.6 %)
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)721-1051
Website: http://toh.gmcs.org/
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 360
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 18.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 20.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 213
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 91
Grade 10 98
Grade 11 94
Grade 12 77
Gender Ratio