At a glance
Reported students
742
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
39
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
19:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Arizona high enrollment
79th percentile
Compared with 770 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
400
Alchesay High School: 742 reported students.
State peer staffing position
55th percentile
19:1 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
- 706
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Student–teacher ratio
- 20.8:1
What the reported data says about Alchesay High School
Alchesay High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Whiteriver. It is one of 5 current school records connected to Whiteriver Unified District (4394). NCES reports 742 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 79th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 19:1, close to 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 (98.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (0.8%). English learners represent 2.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 12.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports computer science. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Alchesay High School
- 1How do the reported 19:1 student–teacher ratio and 39 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 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 2.1%
- Students with disabilities
- 12.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- 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%
- Hispanic0.8%
- Black0%
- Asian0.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native98.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0.4%
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
No students enrolled reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
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.
Other schools in Whiteriver Unified District (4394)
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Seven Mile School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
437 reported students
Whiteriver Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
400 reported students
Canyon Day Junior High School
Middle · Grades 06–08
387 reported students
Cradleboard School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
265 reported students
Public schools near Alchesay 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| NAVIT - Alchesay High School High · Northern Arizona Vocational Institute of Technolog (78786) | 09–12 | 33 | under 0.1 mi |
| Whiteriver Elementary Elementary · Whiteriver Unified District (4394) | PK–05 | 400 | 0.2 mi |
| Seven Mile School Elementary · Whiteriver Unified District (4394) | PK–05 | 437 | 3 mi |
| Canyon Day Junior High School Middle · Whiteriver Unified District (4394) | 06–08 | 387 | 5.1 mi |
| Cradleboard School Elementary · Whiteriver Unified District (4394) | PK–05 | 265 | 6.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Alchesay High School
What grades does Alchesay High School serve?
Alchesay High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Whiteriver Unified District (4394).
How many students attend Alchesay High School?
Alchesay High School reported 742 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 79th percentile among 770 Arizona high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 706 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Alchesay High School?
The calculated ratio is 19:1, based on 742 students and 39 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 Alchesay High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Alchesay High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Whiteriver Unified District (4394) attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Alchesay High School in?
Alchesay High School is part of Whiteriver Unified District (4394), based in Whiteriver, AZ, which operates 5 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Alchesay High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include NAVIT - Alchesay High School (under 0.1 mi), Whiteriver Elementary (0.2 mi), Seven Mile School (3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.