Tsehootsooi Middle School
259 Students
Middle School 7th - 8th
School Overview
Tsehootsooi Middle School, located in Fort Defiance, Arizona, serves as a central educational institution within the Window Rock Unified School District. Situated on the Navajo Nation, the school is deeply integrated into the local community and is committed to fostering academic achievement while honoring the cultural heritage and traditions of the Diné people. The school provides a supportive learning environment designed to meet the unique developmental needs of students during their middle school years, focusing on building foundational skills in core subjects while encouraging personal growth and community responsibility.
Beyond its academic curriculum, Tsehootsooi Middle School emphasizes the importance of holistic development through various extracurricular programs and initiatives. By leveraging resources provided through the Window Rock Unified School District, the school strives to prepare its students for the transition to high school and beyond, equipping them with both the technological literacy and the cultural grounding necessary to succeed in a diverse world. The school’s dedication to excellence is reflected in its efforts to create a safe, inclusive, and culturally responsive atmosphere that empowers Navajo youth to excel in their educational journey.
Beyond its academic curriculum, Tsehootsooi Middle School emphasizes the importance of holistic development through various extracurricular programs and initiatives. By leveraging resources provided through the Window Rock Unified School District, the school strives to prepare its students for the transition to high school and beyond, equipping them with both the technological literacy and the cultural grounding necessary to succeed in a diverse world. The school’s dedication to excellence is reflected in its efforts to create a safe, inclusive, and culturally responsive atmosphere that empowers Navajo youth to excel in their educational journey.
259
Total Students
17.5
Full-Time Teachers
14.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1 |
| American Indian | 258 |
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American Indian258 (99.6 %)
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Hispanic1 (0.4 %)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | Middle School |
| School Type: | Regular School |
| Charter Status:* | Public Non-Charter |
| Virtual Instruction: | No virtual instruction |
| Shared Time Status: | No |
| District: | Window Rock Unified District (4154) |
| Phone: | (928)729-6811 |
| Website: | http://www.wrschool.net/Domain/9 |
| Grade Range: | 7th - 8th |
| Total Students: | 259 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 17.5 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 14.8 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 0 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 0 |
Grades Taught
Grade 7
127
Grade 8
132
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 7 | 127 |
| Grade 8 | 132 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 107 | 41.3% |
| Male | 152 | 58.7% |
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Middle School 4th - 6th