WINDOW ROCK HIGH SCHOOL
Window Rock High School is a public high school that is part of the Window Rock Unified District (4154) school district, located in Ft. Defiance, AZ with about 586 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 43 teachers, Window Rock 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.
Window Rock High School, located in Fort Defiance, Arizona, serves as a central educational hub for the Navajo Nation. Situated deep within the heart of the reservation, the school is deeply integrated into the local culture, often emphasizing the history, language, and traditions of the Diné (Navajo) people. As the flagship high school of the Window Rock Unified School District, it provides a comprehensive secondary education that aims to prepare students for both higher education and the modern workforce while fostering a strong sense of indigenous identity and community pride.
The school is well-known for its vibrant campus life and strong spirit, often rallied around their mascot, the "Fighting Scouts." Beyond its academic curriculum, Window Rock High School offers various extracurricular programs, including athletics, arts, and culturally focused clubs, which play a significant role in student development. By balancing standard state academic requirements with the unique linguistic and social needs of its rural, tribal-based student body, the school acts as a vital institution for empowerment and academic achievement in the Four Corners region.
For more information, contact Window Rock High School at (928) 729-6706 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Ft. Defiance, AZ 86504-0559
(928) 729-6706
http://www.wrschool.net/
WINDOW ROCK HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Ft. Defiance, AZ with about 586 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Arizona
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Window Rock Unified District (4154)
- Total Students:
- 586
- Teachers:
- 43
- 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 586 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending WINDOW ROCK HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly American Indian or Alaska Native, representing about 98% of the student body.
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 98.5%
- Asian
- 0.5%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 0.5%
- White
- 0.3%
- Two or more races
- 0.2%
- Female
- 49.3%
- Male
- 50.7%
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.