Red Mesa High School

Red Mesa Unified District (4159)
N HWY 160
Teec Nos Pos, AZ 86514
168 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Red Mesa High School, located in Teec Nos Pos, Arizona, serves as a central educational pillar for the Red Mesa Unified School District within the Navajo Nation. Situated in the Four Corners region, the school is deeply rooted in the local community, reflecting the cultural heritage and values of the Navajo people. As a rural institution, it plays a vital role in providing secondary education to students across a sprawling geographical area, often acting as a hub for both academic development and community engagement.

The school is committed to fostering student success through a curriculum that balances core academic requirements with programs designed to honor and preserve Navajo language and culture. By leveraging its website and district resources, Red Mesa High School provides students with opportunities for extracurricular growth, athletic involvement, and preparation for post-secondary life. Its mission focuses on empowering students to navigate the complexities of the modern world while maintaining a strong sense of identity and connection to their indigenous roots.
168
Total Students
11.0
Full-Time Teachers
15.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • American Indian
    166 (98.8 %)
  • White
    1 (0.6 %)
  • Asian
    1 (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: Red Mesa Unified District (4159)
Phone: (928)656-4177
Website: http://www.rmusd.net
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 168
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 11.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.3
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 42
Grade 10 37
Grade 11 49
Grade 12 40
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
NATIVE - Red Mesa High School
Northeast Arizona Technological Institute of Vocat (81114)
Mile Post 448 Highway 160
Teec Nos Pos, AZ 86514 (0.0 miles away)
High School 9th - 12th