Tohono O'odham High School

Tohono O'odham High School
HWY 86 Mile Marker 74.5
SELLS, AZ 85634
109 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Tohono O'odham High School, located in Sells, Arizona, serves as a vital educational hub for the Tohono O’odham Nation. As a school deeply rooted in its community, it is committed to providing a rigorous academic environment while simultaneously honoring and integrating the rich cultural heritage, language, and traditions of the Tohono O’odham people. The curriculum is designed to prepare students for post-secondary success by balancing standard academic requirements with a focus on Native American identity and community responsibility.

Beyond academics, the school functions as a center for student growth and cultural preservation. By fostering a supportive atmosphere, Tohono O’odham High School emphasizes the importance of tribal sovereignty and lifelong learning, encouraging students to become active contributors to both their local community and the broader world. Its location in the heart of the reservation allows the institution to maintain a strong connection with local families and tribal leaders, ensuring that the educational experience remains relevant and empowering for the next generation of Tohono O’odham youth.
109
Total Students
2.0
Full-Time Teachers
54.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
97.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • American Indian
    109 (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: Tohono O'odham High School
Phone: (520)362-2400
Website: http://toh.bie.edu/
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 109
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 2.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 54.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 106
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 36
Grade 10 26
Grade 11 35
Grade 12 12
Gender Ratio