Shonto Preparatory School
226 Students
Elementary School K - 8th
School Overview
Shonto Preparatory School is a K-8 grant school located on the Navajo Nation in Shonto, Arizona. It is committed to providing a holistic educational experience that integrates rigorous academic standards with the preservation and promotion of Navajo culture, language, and history. By fostering a supportive learning environment, the school strives to empower its students to become successful, contributing members of both their local community and the global society, emphasizing character development and traditional values alongside modern curriculum.
The school operates as a critical hub for the Shonto community, offering a variety of programs designed to meet the diverse needs of its student population. Beyond traditional classroom instruction, the institution places a strong focus on community engagement and parental involvement, ensuring that families are active partners in their children’s educational journey. Through its dedication to academic excellence and cultural identity, Shonto Preparatory School aims to bridge the gap between traditional heritage and future opportunities, preparing its students to navigate a changing world with confidence and pride.
The school operates as a critical hub for the Shonto community, offering a variety of programs designed to meet the diverse needs of its student population. Beyond traditional classroom instruction, the institution places a strong focus on community engagement and parental involvement, ensuring that families are active partners in their children’s educational journey. Through its dedication to academic excellence and cultural identity, Shonto Preparatory School aims to bridge the gap between traditional heritage and future opportunities, preparing its students to navigate a changing world with confidence and pride.
226
Total Students
22.0
Full-Time Teachers
10.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
98.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| American Indian | 226 |
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American Indian226 (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: | Shonto Preparatory School |
| Phone: | (928)672-3500 |
| Website: | http://www.shontoprep.org |
| Grade Range: | K - 8th |
| Total Students: | 226 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 22.0 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 10.3 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 223 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 0 |
Grades Taught
Kindergarten
36
Grade 1
27
Grade 2
28
Grade 3
22
Grade 4
22
Grade 5
24
Grade 6
18
Grade 7
26
Grade 8
23
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 36 |
| Grade 1 | 27 |
| Grade 2 | 28 |
| Grade 3 | 22 |
| Grade 4 | 22 |
| Grade 5 | 24 |
| Grade 6 | 18 |
| Grade 7 | 26 |
| Grade 8 | 23 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 108 | 47.8% |
| Male | 118 | 52.2% |