Chinle Junior High School

Chinle Unified District (4158)
Hwy 191 & I.R. 7
Chinle, AZ 86503
373 Students
Middle School 7th - 8th
School Overview
Chinle Junior High School, located at the intersection of Highway 191 and I.R. 7 in Chinle, Arizona, serves as a vital educational institution within the Chinle Unified School District. Positioned in the heart of the Navajo Nation, the school is deeply integrated into the local community and reflects the cultural heritage and values of the region. The campus provides a structured learning environment for middle-grade students, focusing on academic development while navigating the unique socio-educational needs of the rural Southwest.

Academically, the school emphasizes core curriculum standards designed to prepare students for the transition to high school. By leveraging its digital presence, the school facilitates communication between faculty, students, and families, ensuring that the community stays informed about educational programs, extracurricular activities, and district resources. As part of a larger district framework, Chinle Junior High aims to foster student success by balancing traditional educational requirements with the specific community-focused goals necessary for serving the students of the Chinle area.
373
Total Students
25.0
Full-Time Teachers
14.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • American Indian
    369 (98.9%)
  • Hispanic
    2 (0.5%)
  • Black
    1 (0.3%)
  • Two or More
    1 (0.3%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Chinle Unified District (4158)
Phone: (928)674-9401
Website: http://www.chinleusd.k12.az.us
Grade Range: 7th - 8th
Total Students: 373
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 25.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
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 7 188
Grade 8 185
Gender Ratio