Canyon Day Junior High School

Whiteriver Unified District (4394)
4621 S. 9th Street
Whiteriver, AZ 85941
437 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
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.
437
Total Students
27.5
Full-Time Teachers
15.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • American Indian
    430 (98.4 %)
  • Asian
    5 (1.1 %)
  • Hispanic
    1 (0.2 %)
  • Two or More
    1 (0.2 %)
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: Whiteriver Unified District (4394)
Phone: (928)358-5680
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 437
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 27.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.9
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 6 139
Grade 7 148
Grade 8 150
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Theodore Roosevelt School
Theodore Roosevelt School
Charter School 138 Students
101 Thomas Rd
Ft. Apache, AZ 85926 (2.6 miles away)
Middle School 6th - 8th