CHINLE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Chinle Junior High School is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Chinle Unified District (4158) school district, located in Chinle, AZ with about 388 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 8th 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. With about 22 teachers, Chinle Junior High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Chinle Junior High School, located at the intersection of Highway 191 and I.R. 7 in Chinle, Arizona, serves as a vital educational institution within the Chinle Unified School District. Positioned in the heart of the Navajo Nation, the school is deeply integrated into the local community and reflects the cultural heritage and values of the region. The campus provides a structured learning environment for middle-grade students, focusing on academic development while navigating the unique socio-educational needs of the rural Southwest.
Academically, the school emphasizes core curriculum standards designed to prepare students for the transition to high school. By leveraging its digital presence, the school facilitates communication between faculty, students, and families, ensuring that the community stays informed about educational programs, extracurricular activities, and district resources. As part of a larger district framework, Chinle Junior High aims to foster student success by balancing traditional educational requirements with the specific community-focused goals necessary for serving the students of the Chinle area.
For more information, contact Chinle Junior High School at (928) 674-9405 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Chinle, AZ 86503
(928) 674-9405
CHINLE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Chinle, AZ with about 388 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Arizona
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Chinle Unified District (4158)
- Total Students:
- 388
- Teachers:
- 22
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* 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.
School Demographics for 388 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending CHINLE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly American Indian or Alaska Native, representing about 99% of the student body.
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 99.5%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.3%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 0.3%
- Female
- 48.5%
- Male
- 51.5%
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.