ATSA BIYAAZH COMMUNITY SCHOOL
Atsa Biyaazh Community School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Atsa' Biya' a'zh Community School school district, located in Shiprock, NM with about 296 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th 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.
Atsa Biyaazh Community School, located in Shiprock, New Mexico, is a school dedicated to serving the educational needs of the Navajo community. As part of the Shiprock Associated Schools, Inc. (SASI) network, the institution operates with a focus on integrating rigorous academic standards with the preservation of Navajo culture, language, and traditions. The school serves as a cornerstone of the local community, emphasizing a holistic approach to learning that prepares students for both modern academic challenges and a strong connection to their cultural identity.
The school is committed to providing a supportive environment that fosters student achievement through culturally responsive curriculum and individualized attention. By leveraging its affiliation with SASI, Atsa Biyaazh Community School emphasizes educational excellence and community engagement, ensuring that students develop the necessary skills for future success while remaining grounded in the values of their heritage. Their mission reflects a dedication to nurturing the potential of every child in an environment that honors both educational advancement and the unique history of the Shiprock area.
For more information, contact Atsa Biyaazh Community School at (505) 368-2202 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Shiprock, NM 87420
(505) 368-2202
http://www.sasischools.net
ATSA BIYAAZH COMMUNITY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Shiprock, NM with about 296 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New Mexico
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- Not applicable
- District:
- Atsa' Biya' a'zh Community School
- Total Students:
- 296
- 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
* 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.
School Demographics for 296 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending ATSA BIYAAZH COMMUNITY SCHOOL is predominantly American Indian or Alaska Native, representing about 100% of the student body.
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 100.0%
- Female
- 47.6%
- Male
- 52.4%
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.