Chinle High School

Chinle Unified District (4158)
US Hwy 191
Chinle, AZ 86503
920 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Chinle High School, located on U.S. Highway 191 in Chinle, Arizona, serves as a central educational hub for students within the Chinle Unified School District. Situated in the heart of the Navajo Nation, the school is deeply integrated into the local community and reflects the cultural heritage and values of the Diné people. The school is committed to providing a comprehensive academic environment that prepares its students for post-secondary success, whether they choose to pursue higher education, vocational training, or enter the workforce.

The school’s curriculum is designed to balance rigorous academic standards with programs that celebrate and preserve Navajo language and culture. Beyond the classroom, Chinle High School fosters a vibrant school spirit through a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics, clubs, and cultural organizations, which encourage student leadership and community engagement. By leveraging its unique geographic location and commitment to student development, Chinle High School strives to empower its students to become confident, contributing members of both their local community and the global society.
920
Total Students
61.0
Full-Time Teachers
15.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • American Indian
    911 (99.0 %)
  • Black
    4 (0.4 %)
  • White
    1 (0.1 %)
  • Hispanic
    1 (0.1 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.1 %)
  • Two or More
    1 (0.1 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.1 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Chinle Unified District (4158)
Phone: (928)674-9500
Website: http://www.chinleusd.k12.az.us/
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 920
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 61.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 9 248
Grade 10 190
Grade 11 214
Grade 12 268
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
NATIVE - Chinle High School
Northeast Arizona Technological Institute of Vocat (81114)
Hwy. 191 & Navajo Route 7
Chinle, AZ 86503 (0.0 miles away)
High School 9th - 12th