White Mountain Institute

www.showlow.education/o/wmio

48 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

The White Mountain Institute, located in Show Low, Arizona, functions as an alternative educational facility within the Show Low Unified School District. It is designed to provide a flexible and supportive learning environment for students who may benefit from non-traditional academic settings. By offering specialized programming, the institute aims to help students overcome barriers to graduation, recover necessary credits, and develop the academic and personal skills required to succeed in high school and beyond.

The institute emphasizes a personalized approach to education, prioritizing small class sizes and individualized instruction to meet the unique needs of its student body. By aligning its curriculum with the broader standards of the Show Low Unified School District, the White Mountain Institute ensures that students remain on track toward earning a high school diploma while fostering a community-focused atmosphere that encourages accountability and goal-oriented growth.

Total Students

N/A

Full-Time Teachers

N/A

Student/Teacher Ratio

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Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for White Mountain Institute
Demographic	Student Count
White	28
Hispanic	13
Black	1
American Indian	6

White
28 (58.3%)
Hispanic
13 (27.1%)
American Indian
6 (12.5%)
Black
1 (2.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Show Low Unified District (4393)
Phone:	(928)537-6210
Website:	http://www.showlow.education/o/wmio
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	48
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	N/A
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	N/A
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* 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 1

Grade 10 9

Grade 11 20

Grade 12 18