Alchesay High School

Whiteriver Unified District (4394)
200 Falcon Way
Whiteriver, AZ 85941
822 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Alchesay High School, located in Whiteriver, Arizona, serves as a central educational institution for the Whiteriver Unified School District and the White Mountain Apache Tribe. The school is deeply integrated into the local community, emphasizing a curriculum that supports academic growth while honoring the cultural heritage and traditions of the Apache people. Its location in the heart of the Fort Apache Indian Reservation makes it a vital hub for students in the region, fostering a sense of identity and community pride.

Beyond its academic programs, Alchesay High School is well-regarded for its spirited extracurricular activities, particularly its athletics programs, which serve as a major focal point for school and community engagement. The school is committed to preparing its students for post-secondary success, providing resources and support aimed at navigating the transition to college or the workforce. By balancing standard educational requirements with a focus on student well-being and tribal identity, the school strives to empower the next generation of leaders within the Whiteriver community.
822
Total Students
36.5
Full-Time Teachers
22.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • American Indian
    810 (98.5 %)
  • Hispanic
    4 (0.5 %)
  • Two or More
    4 (0.5 %)
  • Asian
    3 (0.4 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.1 %)
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: Whiteriver Unified District (4394)
Phone: (928)358-5690
Website: http://www.wusd.us
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 822
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 36.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 22.5
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 9 242
Grade 10 206
Grade 11 195
Grade 12 179
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
NAVIT - Alchesay High School
Northern Arizona Vocational Institute of Technolog (78786)
200 Falcon Way
Whiteriver, AZ 85941 (0.0 miles away)
High School 9th - 12th