Red Mesa Junior High School

Red Mesa Unified District (4159)
Hwy 160 Milepost 448
Teec Nos Pos, AZ 86514
79 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Red Mesa Junior High School is located in Teec Nos Pos, Arizona, situated along Highway 160. As part of the Red Mesa Unified School District, the institution serves a unique student population within the Four Corners region, primarily drawing from the surrounding Navajo Nation. The school’s remote location is a defining characteristic, placing it at the heart of a culturally rich community where it serves as a central hub for adolescent education and development.

The school operates with a commitment to providing a comprehensive academic experience tailored to the needs of its students. By integrating core curriculum requirements with the unique cultural identity of the region, Red Mesa Junior High aims to foster both intellectual growth and personal pride among its students. Through its official website, the school maintains a line of communication with parents and the community, emphasizing its role in supporting the transition of students from middle school toward their future high school education.
79
Total Students
6.0
Full-Time Teachers
13.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • American Indian
    78 (98.7 %)
  • White
    1 (1.3 %)
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: Red Mesa Unified District (4159)
Phone: (928)656-4137
Website: http://www.rmusd.net
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 79
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 6.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.2
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 6 27
Grade 7 23
Grade 8 29
Gender Ratio