DENNEHOTSO BOARDING SCHOOL

Dennehotso Boarding School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Dennehotso Boarding School school district, located in Dennehotso, AZ with about 197 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education.

Dennehotso Boarding School is a tribally controlled, grant-funded educational institution located in the heart of the Navajo Nation in Arizona. Serving a community-based student population, the school is deeply integrated into the cultural fabric of the Dennehotso area. It operates with a commitment to providing a balanced academic experience that honors the traditions, language, and heritage of the Diné (Navajo) people while meeting modern educational standards. By functioning as a boarding facility, the school provides a structured environment that supports students who may live in remote locations or require additional academic and social support to succeed.

Beyond its core curriculum, Dennehotso Boarding School emphasizes the importance of community involvement and holistic development. The school serves as a vital resource for local families, often incorporating Navajo values into its daily operations to ensure that students remain connected to their cultural identity. By blending rigorous classroom instruction with culturally responsive programming, the school strives to prepare its students for future academic pursuits while fostering a strong sense of pride in their Navajo heritage.

For more information, contact Dennehotso Boarding School at (928) 658-3202 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

P.O. Box 2570
Dennehotso, AZ 86535
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DENNEHOTSO BOARDING SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Dennehotso, AZ with about 197 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Arizona

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
Not applicable
Total Students:
197
Teachers:
0
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 197 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending DENNEHOTSO BOARDING SCHOOL is predominantly American Indian or Alaska Native, representing about 100% of the student body.

American Indian or Alaska Native
100.0%

Female
45.7%
Male
54.3%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.