CANYON DAY JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

Canyon Day Junior High School is a public middle school that is part of the Whiteriver Unified District (4394) school district, located in Whiteriver, AZ with about 404 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. With about 19 teachers, Canyon Day Junior High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 21:1. 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.

Canyon Day Junior High School is located in Whiteriver, Arizona, and serves the educational needs of the local community as part of the Whiteriver Unified School District. Situated on the Fort Apache Indian Reservation, the school is deeply integrated into the cultural and social fabric of the White Mountain Apache Tribe. It provides a foundational middle-level education designed to prepare students for the academic and social transitions required for high school success.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Whiteriver Unified School District, which emphasizes academic achievement, personal growth, and the cultivation of a supportive learning environment. By focusing on the unique needs of junior high students, the school aims to foster both intellectual development and community engagement. For families seeking more specific information regarding the academic calendar, extracurricular programs, or district policies, the school’s official website serves as the primary resource for current updates and administrative details.

For more information, contact Canyon Day Junior High School at (928) 358-5800 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

4621 S. 9th Street
Whiteriver, AZ 85941
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CANYON DAY JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Whiteriver, AZ with about 404 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Arizona

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
404
Teachers:
19
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th 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 404 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending CANYON DAY JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly American Indian or Alaska Native, representing about 98% of the student body.

American Indian or Alaska Native
97.8%
Hispanic/Latino
0.7%
Asian
0.7%
Two or more races
0.5%
Black or African American
0.2%

Female
44.1%
Male
55.9%

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.