MONUMENT VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL
Monument Valley High School is a public high school that is part of the Kayenta Unified School District #27 (4396) school district, located in Kayenta, AZ with about 582 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 42 teachers, Monument Valley High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Monument Valley High School, located in Kayenta, Arizona, serves as a vital educational hub within the heart of the Navajo Nation. Situated along the iconic Highway 163, the school is deeply integrated into the cultural and geographic landscape of the region. As a cornerstone of the Kayenta Unified School District, the institution is committed to providing a comprehensive academic experience that balances rigorous college-preparatory coursework with a profound respect for Diné (Navajo) history, language, and traditions.
Beyond its academic offerings, Monument Valley High School is known for fostering a strong sense of community and school spirit. The school environment is designed to empower students to succeed in a modern global society while remaining firmly rooted in their heritage. Through various extracurricular activities, athletics, and cultural programs, the school strives to develop well-rounded students who are equipped with the skills, confidence, and identity necessary to navigate both their local community and the world beyond the reservation.
For more information, contact Monument Valley High School at (928) 697-2006 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Kayenta, AZ 86033
(928) 697-2006
MONUMENT VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Kayenta, AZ with about 582 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Arizona
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- Total Students:
- 582
- Teachers:
- 42.83
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I 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 582 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending MONUMENT VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly American Indian or Alaska Native, representing about 98% of the student body.
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 97.6%
- Two or more races
- 1.2%
- White
- 0.5%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 0.5%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- 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.