Baboquivari Middle School

Baboquivari Unified School District #40 (4412)

Indian Route 19 Mile Post 19.
Topawa, AZ 85634

www.bhswarriors.com

151 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Baboquivari Middle School, located in Topawa, Arizona, serves the educational needs of students within the Tohono O’odham Nation. Situated along Indian Route 19, the school plays a vital role in the local community by providing a learning environment that seeks to balance academic standards with the unique cultural heritage and traditions of the Tohono O’odham people. As part of the Baboquivari Unified School District, the middle school focuses on preparing students for the transition to high school by fostering both intellectual growth and personal development.

Beyond standard curriculum offerings, the school emphasizes the importance of community connection and student engagement. Its location in the heart of the reservation allows the institution to integrate local perspectives into its educational approach, aiming to support student success in a rural setting. By maintaining a dedicated online presence at their website, the school strives to keep families and the community informed about campus events, academic requirements, and resources available to students navigating their middle school years.

151

Total Students

10.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Baboquivari Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
Hispanic	8
Two or More	2
American Indian	141

American Indian
141 (93.4%)
Hispanic
8 (5.3%)
Two or More
2 (1.3%)

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:	Baboquivari Unified School District #40 (4412)
Phone:	(520)719-1250
Website:	http://www.bhswarriors.com
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	151
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	10.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.4
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 74

Grade 8 77