- Enrollment
- 447
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Kayenta, AZ
Monument Valley High School
Federal NCES profile for Monument Valley High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 040406000324
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 59
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Monument Valley High School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of Arizona schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Arizona schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Kayenta · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14:1
- small classes for Arizona
- 71.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Monument Valley High School has class sizes smaller than 72% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Monument Valley High School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Kayenta, AZ.
School address
District: Kayenta Unified School District #27 (4396) · Arizona
NCES ID 040406000324 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Monument Valley High School held near 668 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 44.8 → 42.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 040406000324 · Kayenta, AZ High · MID · TRAD
618 enr · 14:1 · 71.9% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Kayenta Middle School (447 students)
Monument Valley High School held near 668 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 44.8 → 42.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Monument Valley High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Monument Valley High School
618 students
- Kayenta Middle
Kayenta Middle School
447 students
- Kayenta Elemen
Kayenta Elementary School
426 students
- K.U.S.D.#27 - 53
K.U.S.D.#27 - a B C Preschool
53 students
What this shows Monument Valley High School reports 618 students on the CCD universe file.
How Monument Valley High School compares
Monument Valley High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14:1 | ▼ 18% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.9% | ▲ 49% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 618 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
618
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
71.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% above the Arizona average of 48.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 28% in Arizona - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
97.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$22,283
per pupil, district-wide
- above Arizona avg of $13,502
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 206 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 36 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
American Indian / Alaska Native 93.2%
Two or More 4.2%
Hispanic or Latino 1.9%
White 0.6%
Largest group: American Indian / Alaska Native at 93.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.9, Monument Valley High School is less mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Kayenta Unified School District #27 (4396) reports $22,283 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Monument Valley High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kayenta Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kayenta Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| K.U.S.D.#27 - a B C Preschool | Smaller | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Monument Valley High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 426
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 53
- Students per teacher
- -
Similar high schools in Kayenta
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~618 students)
Frequently asked questions about Monument Valley High School
How many students attend Monument Valley High School?
Monument Valley High School has 618 students enrolled. It is a high school in Kayenta, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 659 (2022-23) → 668 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Monument Valley High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Monument Valley High School is 14:1, which is 18% lower than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Monument Valley High School?
71.9% of students at Monument Valley High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Monument Valley High School?
The largest demographic group at Monument Valley High School is American Indian / Alaska Native at 93.2% of enrollment, in Kayenta, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Monument Valley High School?
Monument Valley High School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Monument Valley High School rank among public schools in Kayenta?
By Resource Investment Index, Monument Valley High School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Kayenta, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Kayenta on the city page.
What other schools are in Kayenta Unified School District #27 (4396)?
Besides Monument Valley High School, Kayenta Unified School District #27 (4396) also operates Kayenta Middle School (447 students), Kayenta Elementary School (426 students), and K.U.S.D.#27 - a B C Preschool (53 students). See the Kayenta Unified School District #27 (4396) district page for the complete list.