Navajo Mountain High
24 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Navajo Mountain High School is a remote educational facility located in the isolated community of Navajo Mountain, Utah, operating under the jurisdiction of the San Juan School District. Situated on the Navajo Nation, the school serves a predominantly Native American student population, playing a vital role as a cultural and educational anchor for families living in this geographically challenging and sparsely populated region of the state. Due to its extreme remoteness, the school is uniquely positioned to address the specific needs of rural students, emphasizing a curriculum that integrates standard academic requirements with the cultural heritage and traditions of the Navajo people.
The school functions as a critical hub for the local community, often operating with limited resources and facing the logistical difficulties inherent to its isolated location. By prioritizing community-based learning and maintaining a small student-to-teacher ratio, Navajo Mountain High aims to provide personalized instruction that prepares its students for both higher education and local employment opportunities. While the school maintains a modest digital footprint, its commitment to supporting Navajo students in a remote environment highlights its importance in ensuring equitable access to education within the Four Corners area.
The school functions as a critical hub for the local community, often operating with limited resources and facing the logistical difficulties inherent to its isolated location. By prioritizing community-based learning and maintaining a small student-to-teacher ratio, Navajo Mountain High aims to provide personalized instruction that prepares its students for both higher education and local employment opportunities. While the school maintains a modest digital footprint, its commitment to supporting Navajo students in a remote environment highlights its importance in ensuring equitable access to education within the Four Corners area.
24
Total Students
5.0
Full-Time Teachers
4.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
100.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| American Indian | 24 |
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American Indian24 (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: | San Juan District |
| Phone: | (435)678-1287 |
| Website: | http://www.sjsd.org/o/nmhs |
| Grade Range: | 9th - 12th |
| Total Students: | 24 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 5.0 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 4.8 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 24 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 0 |
Grades Taught
Grade 9
3
Grade 10
6
Grade 11
5
Grade 12
10
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 3 |
| Grade 10 | 6 |
| Grade 11 | 5 |
| Grade 12 | 10 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 10 | 41.7% |
| Male | 14 | 58.3% |