Window Rock High School
571 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
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.
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.
571
Total Students
31.5
Full-Time Teachers
18.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
| Hispanic | 1 |
| Two or More | 1 |
| American Indian | 564 |
| Pacific Islander | 4 |
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American Indian564 (98.8 %)
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Pacific Islander4 (0.7 %)
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White1 (0.2 %)
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Hispanic1 (0.2 %)
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Two or More1 (0.2 %)
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: | Window Rock Unified District (4154) |
| Phone: | (928)729-7006 |
| Website: | http://www.wrschool.net/Domain/11 |
| Grade Range: | 9th - 12th |
| Total Students: | 571 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 31.5 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 18.1 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 0 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 0 |
Grades Taught
Grade 9
155
Grade 10
121
Grade 11
146
Grade 12
149
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 155 |
| Grade 10 | 121 |
| Grade 11 | 146 |
| Grade 12 | 149 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 263 | 46.1% |
| Male | 308 | 53.9% |
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)