Overview
SIX DIRECTIONS INDIGENOUS SCHOOL is a public high serving grades 6–12 in GALLUP, New Mexico. The school enrolls 58 students. It is part of the SIX DIRECTIONS INDIGENOUS SCHOOL district. The school operates as a charter school.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against New Mexico state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
5.1:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Charter school with flexibility in curriculum
Publicly funded with greater autonomy over instruction and staffing
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
100% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelHigh
Grade Span6–12
DistrictSIX DIRECTIONS INDIGENOUS SCHOOL
County35031
CityGALLUP
ZIP87301
CharterYes
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID350017701126
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment58
White0.0%
Hispanic / Latino1.7%
Black / African American0.0%
Asian0.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native74.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races24.1%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %100%
State Avg87%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2025)