For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 771 students in Shiprock, NM.
The top-ranked public high schools in Shiprock, NM are Career Prep Alternative and Shiprock High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Shiprock, NM public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the New Mexico public high school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 35% statewide average). High schools in Shiprock have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public high schools.
Shiprock, NM public high school have a Graduation Rate of 58%, which is less than the New Mexico average of 76%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Shiprock High School, with 60-64% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New Mexico or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the New Mexico public high school average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Shiprock, NM (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Career Prep Alternative
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
West Hwy 64
Shiprock, NM 87420
(505) 368-4980
Shiprock, NM 87420
(505) 368-4980
Gr: 9-12 | 118 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Shiprock High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Hwy 64
Shiprock, NM 87420
(505) 368-5161
Shiprock, NM 87420
(505) 368-5161
Gr: 9-12 | 502 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: n/an/a
Pinon Street Bdg 1419
Shiprock, NM 87420
(505) 368-2100
Shiprock, NM 87420
(505) 368-2100
Gr: 7-12 | 151 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Shiprock, NM?
The top-ranked public high schools in Shiprock, NM include Career Prep Alternative and Shiprock High School.
How many public high schools are located in Shiprock?
3 public high schools are located in Shiprock.
What is the racial composition of students in Shiprock?
Shiprock public high schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the New Mexico public high schools average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
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