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GALLUP CENTRAL ALTERNATIVE

PublicGrades 6–12
GALLUP, New Mexico · GALLUP
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students1,244
Student:Teacher13.0:1
Free/Reduced Lunch49%
Title INo
GALLUP CENTRAL ALTERNATIVE
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Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 317
1,244
Total Enrollment
State avg: 87%
49%-37.7pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
13.0:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
6–12
Grade Span
High
Level

Overview

GALLUP CENTRAL ALTERNATIVE is a public high serving grades 6–12 in GALLUP, New Mexico. The school enrolls 1,244 students. It is part of the GALLUP district.

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
13:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelHigh
Grade Span6–12
DistrictGALLUP
County35031
CityGALLUP
ZIP87301
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID350111000545

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment1,244
White21.0%
Hispanic / Latino57.1%
Black / African American2.9%
Asian0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native7.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
Two or More Races10.9%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
21.0%
Hispanic
57.1%
Black
2.9%
Asian
0.5%
Two+
10.9%
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 %49%
State Avg87%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2025)