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SCHOOL COMMUNITY·NAVAJO COUNTY ACCOMMODATION DISTRICT #99 (4386)·NCES 040550001237

Navajo County Instruction for Success (NCIS)

294 W CARLOS AVE, HOLBROOK, AZ 86025 · (928) 524-1821 · Navajo County
GRADES 09–12HIGH43-RURALALTERNATIVE EDUCATION SCHOOL28 STUDENTS
Enrollment
28
High
STATE 631
Student : Teacher
12.3:1
2 FTE teachers
STATE 20.2:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
,
Title I proxy
STATE 95%
Community
0
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
4
Grade 10
9
Grade 11
5
Grade 12
10
Student demographics
White
414%
STATE 33%
Hispanic
1036%
STATE 48%
Black
14%
STATE 6%
Two+
14%
STATE 4%
Native American
1243%
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
1346%
Female
1554%

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Test scores

AASA 2023-24 . % Passing
English Language Arts
2.0%
own-school result
Math
2.0%
own-school result
State assessment results for this school reflect a specialized student population. The figures above are the school's own reported scores; they are not directly comparable to state averages or to general-enrollment schools, so the usual state-average comparison line is suppressed here.
Source: AASA. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

BeatsExpectations

Not computed for this school
BeatsExpectations is not computed for specialized-population schools (schools for the deaf or blind, therapeutic and behavioral-health placements, juvenile-justice and alternative-education settings, and similar). State ELA/Math proficiency rates are not a comparable metric for these populations, so a demographically-adjusted residual against general-enrollment peers would be misleading. About the methodology →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
28
+16 (+133%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
12.3:1
was 5.3:1
% White
14%
was 17%
% Hispanic
36%
was 50%
% Black
4%
was 0%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Navajo County Instruction for Success (NCIS)

Navajo County Instruction for Success (NCIS), a very small senior high in HOLBROOK, Arizona, overseen by Navajo County Accommodation District #99 (4386), teaches 28 students, covering grades 9 through 12. Compared to the state average of about 631 students per school, that is 96% smaller than typical.

Navajo County Instruction for Success (NCIS) is a school of Navajo County Accommodation District #99 (4386), the district that handles curriculum, staffing, and budget for the campus.

Demographically, Navajo County Instruction for Success (NCIS) lists that the most-represented group is Native American (43%), with the rest of the student body spread across multiple groups. The remainder consists of 36% Hispanic, 14% White, 4% Black, 4% multiracial.

In terms of school funding signals, The school reports having 2 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 12.3:1. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 20.2:1, putting Navajo County Instruction for Success (NCIS) tighter than the state norm the norm.

Around the school, the surrounding county (Navajo County) records that median household earnings sit near $54,606, 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate sits near 20%. Across Navajo County's 98 public schools (combined enrollment of about 19,662 students), Navajo County Instruction for Success (NCIS) is one campus in the mix.

NAVIT - Northland Pioneer College PDC is the nearest neighboring public school, about 0.2 miles from this campus. Counting just inside five miles, 6 other public schools cluster around Navajo County Instruction for Success (NCIS).

Navajo County Instruction for Success (NCIS) operates from an outlying location.

Looking at the recent track record. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at Navajo County Instruction for Success (NCIS) has edged up 133%, going from 12 students in 2018 to 28 in 2025. Over the same period, the Hispanic share ticked down from 50% to 36%. The student-to-teacher ratio loosened from 5.3:1 in 2018 to 12.3:1 today.

In the discussion threads here, the page collects discussion, questions, and updates around pickup logistics, teacher feedback, and after-school programs. The community welcomes input from current and former families.

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
Navajo County Instruction for Success (NCIS)
District
Navajo County Accommodation District #99 (4386)
Address
294 W CARLOS AVE, HOLBROOK, AZ 86025
Phone
(928) 524-1821
County
Navajo County
Level
High
Grade range
09–12
Total enrollment
28
Teachers (FTE)
2
Student–teacher ratio
12.3:1
Locale
43-Rural: Remote
NCES ID
040550001237
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About Navajo County Instruction for Success (NCIS)
How large is Navajo County Instruction for Success (NCIS)?
Navajo County Instruction for Success (NCIS) enrolls approximately 28 students in grades 09-12.
What grades does Navajo County Instruction for Success (NCIS) serve?
Navajo County Instruction for Success (NCIS) serves grades 09-12.
How many teachers does Navajo County Instruction for Success (NCIS) have?
Navajo County Instruction for Success (NCIS) employs 2 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.3:1.
What is the racial breakdown of students at Navajo County Instruction for Success (NCIS)?
At Navajo County Instruction for Success (NCIS), the student body is approximately 14% White, 36% Hispanic, 4% Black, 4% Two or more.
Is Navajo County Instruction for Success (NCIS) public or private?
Navajo County Instruction for Success (NCIS) is a public K-12 school, overseen by Navajo County Accommodation District #99 (4386).
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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