ALCHESAY HIGH SCHOOL

Alchesay High School is a public high school that is part of the Whiteriver Unified District (4394) school district, located in Whiteriver, AZ with about 518 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 23 teachers, Alchesay High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 22:1. 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.

Alchesay High School, located in Whiteriver, Arizona, serves as a central educational institution for the Whiteriver Unified School District and the White Mountain Apache Tribe. The school is deeply integrated into the local community, emphasizing a curriculum that supports academic growth while honoring the cultural heritage and traditions of the Apache people. Its location in the heart of the Fort Apache Indian Reservation makes it a vital hub for students in the region, fostering a sense of identity and community pride.

Beyond its academic programs, Alchesay High School is well-regarded for its spirited extracurricular activities, particularly its athletics programs, which serve as a major focal point for school and community engagement. The school is committed to preparing its students for post-secondary success, providing resources and support aimed at navigating the transition to college or the workforce. By balancing standard educational requirements with a focus on student well-being and tribal identity, the school strives to empower the next generation of leaders within the Whiteriver community.

For more information, contact Alchesay High School at (928) 358-5800 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

200 Falcon Way
Whiteriver, AZ 85941
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ALCHESAY HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Whiteriver, AZ with about 518 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Arizona

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
518
Teachers:
23.27
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
Grade Levels Offered
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th 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 518 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending ALCHESAY HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly American Indian or Alaska Native, representing about 98% of the student body.

American Indian or Alaska Native
98.1%
Two or more races
1.0%
Hispanic/Latino
0.8%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.2%

Female
46.5%
Male
53.5%

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.