Monument Valley High School in Kayenta, AZ

At a glance

Reported students

618

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

14.7:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

09–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Arizona high enrollment

77th percentile

Compared with 770 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

436.5

Monument Valley High School: 618 reported students.

State peer staffing position

34th percentile

14.7:1 reported; state peer median 18.1:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students: 639
Teachers (FTE): 43
Student–teacher ratio: 14.9:1

What the reported data says about Monument Valley High School

Monument Valley High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Kayenta. It is one of 4 current school records connected to Kayenta Unified School District #27 (4396). NCES reports 618 students for 2024–25.

Among 770 high schools in Arizona with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 80 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 77th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.7:1, below the Arizona median of 18.1:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are American Indian or Alaska Native (93.2%) and multiracial (4.2%). English learners represent 8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 14.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming. The school reported 3 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking Monument Valley High School

1How do the reported 14.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 42 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 3 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 8%
Students with disabilities: 14.7%
Lunch program: Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 3
Nurses (FTE): 0
Psychologists (FTE): 1
Social workers (FTE): 0

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White0.6%
Hispanic1.9%
Black0%
Asian0%
American Indian / Alaska Native93.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
Multiracial4.2%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

AP student enrollment

Students enrolled

3 distinct courses reported

Gifted and talented

Offered

Computer science

Not reported as offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Baker Middle School

Middle · Grades 05–08

447 reported students

Debbie Braff Elementary School

Elementary · Grades PK–04

426 reported students

K.U.S.D.#27 - A B C Preschool

Elementary · Grades PK–KG

53 reported students

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Public schools near Monument Valley High School

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

School	Grades	Students	Distance
NATIVE - Monument Valley High School High · Northeast Arizona Technological Institute of Vocat (81114)	09–12	0	under 0.1 mi
NATIVE Central Campus High · Northeast Arizona Technological Institute of Vocat (81114)	10–12	2	under 0.1 mi
Baker Middle School Middle · Kayenta Unified School District #27 (4396)	05–08	447	0.2 mi
Debbie Braff Elementary School Elementary · Kayenta Unified School District #27 (4396)	PK–04	426	0.3 mi
K.U.S.D.#27 - A B C Preschool Elementary · Kayenta Unified School District #27 (4396)	PK–KG	53	0.8 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Monument Valley High School

What grades does Monument Valley High School serve?

Monument Valley High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Kayenta Unified School District #27 (4396).

How many students attend Monument Valley High School?

Monument Valley High School reported 618 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 77th percentile among 770 Arizona high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 639 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Monument Valley High School?

The calculated ratio is 14.7:1, based on 618 students and 42 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Arizona median for the same school level is 18.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Monument Valley High School a public, charter, or magnet school?

Monument Valley High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Kayenta Unified School District #27 (4396) attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

Which school district is Monument Valley High School in?

Monument Valley High School is part of Kayenta Unified School District #27 (4396), based in Kayenta, AZ, which operates 4 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Monument Valley High School?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include NATIVE - Monument Valley High School (under 0.1 mi), NATIVE Central Campus (under 0.1 mi), Baker Middle School (0.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.