Hiroshi Miyamura High School is a high school in Gallup, New Mexico, United States. Formerly known as Gallup Junior High School, it was renamed Miyamura High School in 2007 as part of the Gallup-McKinley County Schools’ plan to create a second high school to serve Gallup, and was renovated from 2008 to 2010.
Serving 1,387 students in grades 9-12, Miyamura High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 19% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 80% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,387 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Graduation Rate: 83% (Top 30% in NM)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 34% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Miyamura High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Miyamura High School's student population of 1,387 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,387 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
Year Founded
2007
Colors
Purple, Silver
School Rankings
Miyamura High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 810 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Miyamura High School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#696 out of 810 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
33%
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
13:1
American Indian
64%
12%
Asian
2%
1%
Hispanic
24%
62%
Black
n/a
2%
White
8%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(20-21)83%
66%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
9%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Patriot
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Miyamura High School's ranking?
Miyamura High School is ranked #696 out of 810 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
What schools are Miyamura High School often compared to?
Miyamura High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Gallup High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
What is the graduation rate of Miyamura High School?
The graduation rate of Miyamura High School is 83%, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 66%.
How many students attend Miyamura High School?
1,387 students attend Miyamura High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Miyamura High School students are American Indian, 24% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Miyamura High School?
Miyamura High School has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does Miyamura High School offer ?
Miyamura High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Miyamura High School part of?
Miyamura High School is part of Gallup School District.
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