NORTHWEST HIGH SCHOOL

Northwest High School is a Title I public high school that is part of the Shiprock Northwest High School school district, located in Shiprock, NM with about 177 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education.

Northwest High School, located in Shiprock, New Mexico, is an educational institution operating under the Sanostee/Shiprock Independent Schools (SASIS) district. Situated on the Navajo Nation, the school is dedicated to serving the local community by providing a culturally relevant and academically rigorous environment for its students. As part of a smaller school system, Northwest High School focuses on fostering a close-knit learning community that emphasizes both traditional Navajo values and modern educational standards, preparing students for success in higher education and the workforce.

The school’s mission is centered on holistic development, aiming to empower students through personalized instruction and a supportive classroom atmosphere. By leveraging its location within the Shiprock area, the school integrates local perspectives into its curriculum, ensuring that students remain connected to their heritage while gaining the skills necessary to navigate a globalized society. For more information on their specific academic programs, extracurricular offerings, or enrollment procedures, families and interested parties can visit their official website at [sasischools.net](http://www.sasischools.net).

For more information, contact Northwest High School at (505) 368-2157 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

P.O. Box 1809
Shiprock, NM 87420
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NORTHWEST HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Shiprock, NM with about 177 enrolled students. See other public high schools in New Mexico

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
Not applicable
Total Students:
177
Teachers:
0
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
7th Grade
8th Grade
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 177 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending NORTHWEST HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly American Indian or Alaska Native, representing about 100% of the student body.

American Indian or Alaska Native
100.0%

Female
50.3%
Male
49.7%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.