Rocky Ridge Boarding School

Rocky Ridge Boarding School
10 miles North on Dinnebito Road
KYKOTSMOVI, AZ 86039
69 Students
Elementary School K - 8th
School Overview
Rocky Ridge Boarding School, located in Kykotsmovi, Arizona, is a historic educational institution situated on the Hopi Reservation. Historically established to serve Indigenous students in the region, the school has operated under the jurisdiction of the Bureau of Indian Education (BIE). Like many schools in the BIE system, its mission is centered on providing academic instruction while integrating the cultural heritage and traditional values of the Hopi people into the daily educational experience.

The school serves as a residential facility, providing a boarding environment for students who may live in remote areas or require a stable academic setting. In recent years, the institution has focused on fostering a supportive learning community that emphasizes both core curriculum standards and the development of student character. By bridging the gap between Western academic requirements and Indigenous community life, Rocky Ridge Boarding School aims to prepare its students for success both within their tribal community and in the broader world.
69
Total Students
4.0
Full-Time Teachers
17.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
95.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • American Indian
    69 (100.0%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Rocky Ridge Boarding School
Phone: (928)725-3650
Website: http://hardrock.navajochapters.org/rocky-ridge-boarding-school/
Grade Range: K - 8th
Total Students: 69
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 4.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 17.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 66
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
Kindergarten 15
Grade 1 5
Grade 2 8
Grade 3 4
Grade 4 7
Grade 5 8
Grade 6 8
Grade 7 7
Grade 8 7
Gender Ratio