NAVIT - Payson High School

Northern Arizona Vocational Institute of Technolog (78786)

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

NAVIT (Northern Arizona Vocational Institute of Technology) at Payson High School functions as a career and technical education (CTE) hub designed to bridge the gap between high school academics and professional workforce readiness. By operating as a joint technological education district, it provides students in the region with specialized vocational training that goes beyond the standard high school curriculum. This partnership allows students to gain hands-on experience in high-demand industries, helping them earn industry-recognized certifications and college credit while they are still completing their secondary education.

The program is structured to provide students with a competitive edge, whether they intend to enter the workforce immediately after graduation or pursue advanced degrees in technical fields. By offering courses ranging from healthcare and automotive technology to information technology and public safety, NAVIT empowers students to explore diverse career paths in a practical, real-world setting. Ultimately, the presence of NAVIT at Payson High School serves to strengthen the local economy by equipping the next generation of students with the essential, specialized skills required to thrive in modern professional environments.

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School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Career and Technical School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	Yes
District:	Northern Arizona Vocational Institute of Technolog (78786)
Phone:	(928)536-6232
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
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NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* 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

9th

10th

11th

12th