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PublicHighGrades 9–12Alternative Education School
West Hwy 64, Shiprock, NM 87420 · (505) 368-4980 · Part of Central Consolidated Schools
Shiprock’s School Grade D better than 14% of New Mexico school districts
Students
118
Students per teacher
9:1
Free or reduced lunch
99%
Setting
Town
Grades
9–12
What stands out about Career Prep Alternative
- Small classes: 9 students per teacher
- Enrollment down 10.6% since 2020–21
- No state test results published for this school
Location
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West Hwy 64, Shiprock
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 915
Grade 1038
Grade 1127
Grade 1238
Enrollment over time
132’20
125’21
152’22
136’23
118’24
Down 10.6% since 2020–21.
Who goes here
American Indian/Alaska Native 88%Hispanic 6%Two or more races 5%White <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
Parents talk
Questions and answers about Career Prep Alternative from Shiprock families.
Other schools in Central Consolidated Schools
Judy Nelson Elementary
C+486 students14:1
Kirtland Elementary
C−388 students13:1
Ojo Amarillo Elementary
D280 students11:1
Mesa Elementary
C229 students11:1
Nizhoni Elementary
D−207 students10:1
Eva B Stokely Elementary
C203 students9:1
School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024–2025 school year. Map: © OpenStreetMap contributors.