Dishchii'bikoh Community School

Dishchii'bikoh Community School
211 S Elm Circle
Cibecue, AZ 85911
576 Students
Other K - 12th
School Overview
Dishchii’bikoh Community School, located in Cibecue, Arizona, serves the educational needs of the White Mountain Apache Tribe. As a grant-funded school, it operates with a focus on integrating rigorous academic standards with the preservation of Apache culture, language, and traditions. The school serves students from kindergarten through eighth grade, emphasizing a holistic approach to education that prioritizes both the intellectual development of its students and their connection to their heritage and community.

The school is deeply embedded in the Cibecue community and strives to create a supportive, culturally responsive environment that empowers students to succeed in both their local context and the broader world. By blending modern educational resources with indigenous values, Dishchii’bikoh Community School seeks to foster a sense of identity and pride in its students, encouraging them to become lifelong learners who contribute positively to their tribe and society at large.
576
Total Students
61.0
Full-Time Teachers
9.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
99.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • American Indian
    576 (100.0%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Other
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Dishchii'bikoh Community School
Phone: (928)332-2444
Website: http://www.dishchiibikoh.org
Grade Range: K - 12th
Total Students: 576
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 61.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 9.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 573
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
Kindergarten 51
Grade 1 47
Grade 2 52
Grade 3 54
Grade 4 49
Grade 5 37
Grade 6 41
Grade 7 47
Grade 8 49
Grade 9 43
Grade 10 35
Grade 11 45
Grade 12 26
Gender Ratio