Valley High School

Sanders Unified District (4156)
I 40 and US 191
Sanders, AZ 86512
203 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Valley High School, located in Sanders, Arizona, serves as a vital educational hub for the surrounding community within the Navajo Nation. Situated strategically at the intersection of I-40 and US 191, the school plays a central role in the Sanders Unified School District. It is committed to providing a comprehensive academic experience that prepares students for post-secondary success, whether they intend to pursue higher education or enter the workforce immediately upon graduation.

Beyond its core curriculum, Valley High School emphasizes the integration of cultural heritage with modern educational standards. The school fosters a supportive environment that encourages student involvement in extracurricular activities, athletics, and community engagement. By balancing academic rigor with a focus on student well-being and local identity, the institution strives to empower its diverse student body to become contributing members of their community and the broader world.
203
Total Students
15.5
Full-Time Teachers
13.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • American Indian
    195 (96.1 %)
  • Hispanic
    6 (3.0 %)
  • White
    1 (0.5 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.5 %)
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: Sanders Unified District (4156)
Phone: (855)678-7873
Website: http://www.sandersusd.net
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 203
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 15.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.1
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 55
Grade 10 57
Grade 11 43
Grade 12 48
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
NATIVE - Sanders Valley High School
Northeast Arizona Technological Institute of Vocat (81114)
I-40 & US 191
Sanders, AZ 86512 (0.0 miles away)
High School 9th - 12th