Mt. Turnbull Academy

Fort Thomas Unified District (4221)
297 E US HIGHWAY 70
BYLAS, AZ 85530
28 Students
Other Pre-K - 12th
School Overview
Mt. Turnbull Academy is a K–8 school located in Bylas, Arizona, serving the San Carlos Apache Reservation community. It operates as part of the Fort Thomas Unified School District and is situated along Highway 70. The school is deeply integrated into the local culture, focusing on providing foundational education to students in a rural, tribal setting while supporting the specific academic and social needs of the Bylas community.

As a smaller educational institution, Mt. Turnbull Academy emphasizes a close-knit learning environment that fosters student development from early childhood through middle school. The school works under the broader mission of the Fort Thomas Unified School District, which aims to prepare students for high school success by balancing core academic curriculum with local cultural values. For families and community members, the academy serves as a central hub for student growth, community engagement, and regional educational initiatives in the Gila Valley area.
28
Total Students
N/A
Full-Time Teachers
N/A
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • American Indian
    28 (100.0 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Other
School Type: Alternative School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Fort Thomas Unified District (4221)
Phone: (928)475-3050
Website: http://mta.ftusd.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - 12th
Total Students: 28
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): N/A
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: N/A
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 9 2
Grade 10 7
Grade 11 10
Grade 12 9
Gender Ratio