Monument Valley High School

Kayenta Unified School District #27 (4396)

mvhs.kayenta.k12.az.us/

659 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

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.

659

Total Students

44.8

Full-Time Teachers

14.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Monument Valley High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	4
Hispanic	14
Two or More	11
American Indian	630

American Indian
630 (95.6 %)
Hispanic
14 (2.1 %)
Two or More
11 (1.7 %)
White
4 (0.6 %)

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:	Kayenta Unified School District #27 (4396)
Phone:	(928)697-2100
Website:	http://mvhs.kayenta.k12.az.us/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	659
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	44.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.7
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 9 164

Grade 10 155

Grade 11 170

Grade 12 170