For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 825 students in 87420, NM.
The top ranked public high schools in 87420, 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.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø high schools in zipcode 87420 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 87420, NM have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public high schools.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø high school in zipcode 87420 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 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best 87420, NM ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø High Schools (2025-26)
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 | 136 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
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 | 539 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 | 150 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1
87420, New Mexico ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Pinon Street, Po Box 1109
Shiprock, NM 87420
(505) 368-2074
Shiprock, NM 87420
(505) 368-2074
Gr: 1-12 | 10 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 87420, NM?
The top ranked public high schools in 87420, NM include Career Prep Alternative and Shiprock High School.
How many public high schools are located in 87420?
3 public high schools are located in 87420.
What is the racial composition of students in 87420?
87420 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 79% (majority Hispanic).
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