Enrollment
618
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
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 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 040406000324
👥 S:T ratio 44
📚 AP courses 15
🌟 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 38/100 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
- 38
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
44.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14:1
vs 17:1 Arizona avg
-18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
71.9%
vs 48.3% Arizona avg
+49% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Monument Valley High School compares with Arizona and U.S. medians
What stands out at Monument Valley High School
Monument Valley High School is a higher-need, mid-sized high school in Kayenta, Arizona, enrolling 618 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14:1 puts it in the smaller third of Arizona schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 71.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 618 puts it in the larger third of Arizona schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,064 scored Arizona schools.
Among 294 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Arizona schools statewide, it ranks #21, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly American Indian / Alaska Native (93% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 13/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 3 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 206 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 97.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Kayenta Unified School District #27 (4396) spends $19,507 per pupil, 48% above the Arizona average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 56.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Kayenta's high schools, it stands alongside Native Central Campus (2 students): Monument Valley High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14:1 vs 1:1).
Kayenta Unified School District #27 (4396) also operates Kayenta Middle School (447 students) and Kayenta Elementary School (426 students) alongside Monument Valley High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Monument Valley High School compares
Monument Valley High School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$19,507
per pupil, district-wide
- above Arizona avg of $13,145
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting 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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Kayenta Unified School District #27 (4396), which includes Monument Valley High School.
$19,507
Per student
+48%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
+18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 5.6%
State 38.2%
Federal 56.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 447
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- 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.
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Arizona, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~618 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14:1)
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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.
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 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Monument Valley High School a good school?
Monument Valley High School earns 38/100 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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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