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Tuba City Junior High School

67 East Fir Street, Tuba City, AZ 86045 · (928) 283-1040 · Coconino County
GRADES 06–08MIDDLE33-TOWNREGULAR SCHOOL230 STUDENTS
Enrollment
230
Middle
DISTRICT 230 · STATE 494
Student : Teacher
10.0:1
23 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 9.7:1 · STATE 17.8:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
,
Title I proxy
STATE 95%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other middle schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Grade 6
71
Grade 7
77
Grade 8
82
Student demographics
White
10%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 33%
Asian
21%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 3%
Native American
22698%
DISTRICT 98% · STATE 5%
Pacific Islander
10%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 0%
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
11349%
Female
11751%

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Test scores

AASA 2023-24 . % Passing
English Language Arts
14.0%
AZ avg 42.2% . +12.0pp since 2017
Math
7.0%
AZ avg 35.1% . -4.0pp since 2017
Source: AASA. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
230
-106 (-32%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
10.0:1
was 24.4:1
% White
0%
was 1%
% Hispanic
0%
was 1%
% Black
0%
was 0%
% Asian
1%
was 2%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Tuba City Junior High School

Tuba City Junior High School is a junior high of cozy scale in Tuba City, Arizona, one of the schools within Tuba City Unified School District #15 (4197), teacheing 230 students in grades 6 through 8. Compared to the state average of about 494 students per school, that is 53% leaner than typical.

Across the 6 schools in Tuba City Unified School District #15 (4197) (1,381 students total), Tuba City Junior High School accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

Demographically, Tuba City Junior High School lists that 98% of students identify as Native American, making the school strongly Native American-majority.

On the income-and-resources front, Tuba City Junior High School lists 23 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 10.0:1. The state averages around 17.8:1, so this campus is tighter than the state norm typical.

In the broader community, Coconino County reports that median household earnings sit near $72,966, 40% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate sits near 10%. Tuba City Junior High School is one of 80 public schools in Coconino County (combined enrollment of about 18,262 students).

The closest other public school is Nizhoni Accelerated Academy, roughly 0.2 miles away. 7 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a five-mile radius.

Tuba City Junior High School operates from a small-town location.

Looking at the recent track record. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at Tuba City Junior High School has decreased 32%, going from 336 students in 2018 to 230 in 2025. The student-to-teacher ratio pulled in from 24.4:1 in 2018 to 10.0:1 today.

In the discussion threads here, the feed for Tuba City Junior High School typically covers pickup logistics, teacher feedback, and after-school programs. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.

Coconino County at a glance

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Population
144,508
Census ACS
Median income
$72,966
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
40%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
10%
Below federal line
Schools in county
80
18,262 students

Quick facts

School name
Tuba City Junior High School
District
Tuba City Unified School District #15 (4197)
Address
67 East Fir Street, Tuba City, AZ 86045
Phone
(928) 283-1040
County
Coconino County
Level
Middle
Grade range
06–08
Total enrollment
230
Teachers (FTE)
23
Student–teacher ratio
10.0:1
Locale
33-Town: Remote
NCES ID
040868000814
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About Tuba City Junior High School
How many students attend Tuba City Junior High School?
Tuba City Junior High School enrolls approximately 230 students in grades 06-08.
Is Tuba City Junior High School an elementary, middle, or high school?
Tuba City Junior High School is a middle school covering grades 06-08.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tuba City Junior High School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Tuba City Junior High School is approximately 10.0:1 (23 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at Tuba City Junior High School?
At Tuba City Junior High School, the student body is approximately 0% White, 1% Asian.
Is Tuba City Junior High School public or private?
Tuba City Junior High School is a public K-12 school, overseen by Tuba City Unified School District #15 (4197).
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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