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SCHOOL COMMUNITY·KAYENTA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT #27 (4396)·NCES 040406000324

Monument Valley High School

Highway 163, Kayenta, AZ 86033 · (928) 697-2100 · Navajo County
GRADES 09–12HIGH43-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL618 STUDENTS
Enrollment
618
High
DISTRICT 386 · STATE 631
Student : Teacher
14.7:1
42 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 14.6:1 · STATE 20.2:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
,
Title I proxy
STATE 95%
Community
2
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Grade 9
136
Grade 10
185
Grade 11
145
Grade 12
152
Student demographics
White
41%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 33%
Hispanic
122%
DISTRICT 2% · STATE 48%
Two+
264%
DISTRICT 3% · STATE 4%
Native American
57693%
DISTRICT 95% · STATE 5%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
31651%
Female
30249%

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Test scores

AASA 2023-24 . % Passing
English Language Arts
2.0%
AZ avg 42.2% . -10.0pp since 2017
Math
2.0%
AZ avg 35.1% . +0.0pp since 2017
Source: AASA. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
618
+36 (+6%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
14.7:1
was 13.6:1
% White
1%
was 1%
% Hispanic
2%
was 1%
% Black
0%
was 0%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Monument Valley High School

Monument Valley High School, an average-sized senior high in Kayenta, Arizona, run under Kayenta Unified School District #27 (4396), teaches 618 students, covering grades 9 through 12.

Across the 4 schools in Kayenta Unified School District #27 (4396) (1,544 students total), Monument Valley High School accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

For racial and ethnic makeup, Monument Valley High School reports that 93% of students identify as Native American, making the school strongly Native American-majority. Beyond that, the school shows 4% multiracial.

On the resource side, On paper, Monument Valley High School has 42 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 14.7:1. That figure is tighter than the state norm's 20.2:1 average.

In the broader community, ACS estimates for Navajo County put the typical household earns roughly $54,606 per year, roughly 19% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 20% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Monument Valley High School is one of 98 public schools in Navajo County (combined enrollment of about 19,662 students).

The closest other public school is NATIVE Central Campus, roughly 0.0 miles away. 5 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a five-mile radius.

Geographically, the school is in an outlying area.

Looking at the recent track record. Over the past 7-year window, the student count edged up 6%: 582 students in 2018 compared to 618 in 2025. The student-to-teacher ratio rose from 13.6:1 in 2018 to 14.7:1 today.

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Navajo County at a glance

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Population
108,415
Census ACS
Median income
$54,606
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
19%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
20%
Below federal line
Schools in county
98
19,662 students

Quick facts

School name
Monument Valley High School
District
Kayenta Unified School District #27 (4396)
Address
Highway 163, Kayenta, AZ 86033
Phone
(928) 697-2100
County
Navajo County
Level
High
Grade range
09–12
Total enrollment
618
Teachers (FTE)
42
Student–teacher ratio
14.7:1
Locale
43-Rural: Remote
NCES ID
040406000324
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

Related schools

Other schools in Kayenta Unified School District #27 (4396)
Other schools in Kayenta
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Frequently asked questions

About Monument Valley High School
What is the total enrollment at Monument Valley High School?
Monument Valley High School enrolls approximately 618 students in grades 09-12.
Is Monument Valley High School an elementary, middle, or high school?
Monument Valley High School is a high school covering grades 09-12.
How many teachers does Monument Valley High School have?
Monument Valley High School employs 42 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.7:1.
What is the student diversity at Monument Valley High School?
Student demographics at Monument Valley High School are roughly 1% White, 2% Hispanic, 4% Two or more.
Who oversees Monument Valley High School?
Monument Valley High School is overseen by Kayenta Unified School District #27 (4396) in Navajo County.
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