Wingate High School

Wingate High School
1737 Shush Drive
Fort Wingate, NM 87316
362 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Wingate High School, located in Fort Wingate, New Mexico, is a distinctive educational institution operated by the Bureau of Indian Education (BIE). With a rich history rooted in serving the Navajo Nation, the school provides a unique environment that integrates rigorous academic standards with a deep respect for Native American culture and tradition. It serves as a vital resource for students in the region, focusing on preparing them for both higher education and the workforce while fostering a strong sense of community and cultural identity.

The school’s curriculum is designed to support the holistic development of its students, balancing traditional classroom instruction with vocational training and extracurricular opportunities. As a BIE-funded school, Wingate High places significant emphasis on providing culturally responsive education, ensuring that students remain connected to their heritage while gaining the skills necessary to succeed in a modern, global society. By combining academic support services with a focus on student well-being, the school strives to empower the next generation of leaders within the Navajo community and beyond.
362
Total Students
42.0
Full-Time Teachers
8.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
99.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • American Indian
    362 (100.0%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Wingate High School
Phone: (505)488-6400
Website: http://whs.bie.edu
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 362
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 42.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 8.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 359
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 9 121
Grade 10 84
Grade 11 87
Grade 12 70
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
MIYAMURA HIGH SCHOOL
GALLUP
1,237 Students
680 SOUTH BOARDMAN
GALLUP, NM 87301 (9.5 miles away)
High School 9th - 12th