- Enrollment
- 666
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Tuba City, AZ
Nizhoni Accelerated Academy
Federal NCES profile for Nizhoni Accelerated Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 040868001822
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 93
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Nizhoni Accelerated Academy earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Arizona schools.
- #1 of 6
- public schools in Tuba City · Resource Index
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 75.9%
- free-lunch eligible
- 36
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Nizhoni Accelerated Academy ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Tuba City, AZ.
School address
District: Tuba City Unified School District #15 (4197) · Arizona
NCES ID 040868001822 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Nizhoni Accelerated Academy grew from 29 students in 2022-23 to 38 in 2023-24 (+31.0%).
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+9 students YoY 040868001822 · Tuba City, AZ High · SMALL · TRAD
36 enr · 75.9% lunch · RII 61
Nearest enrollment peer: Tuba City High School (666 students)
Nizhoni Accelerated Academy grew from 29 students in 2022-23 to 38 in 2023-24 (+31.0%). NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Nizhoni Accelerated Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Tuba City High
Tuba City High School
666 students
- Tuba City Elem
Tuba City Elementary School
406 students
- Tuba City Juni 230
Tuba City Junior High School
230 students
- This school 36
Nizhoni Accelerated Academy
36 students
- Tsinaabaas Hab 29
Tsinaabaas Habitiin Elementary School
29 students
- Dzil Libei Ele 14
Dzil Libei Elementary School
14 students
What this shows Nizhoni Accelerated Academy reports 36 students on the CCD universe file.
How Nizhoni Accelerated Academy compares
Nizhoni Accelerated Academy is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.9% | ▲ 57% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 36 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
36
Bigger than 4% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
75.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% above the Arizona average of 48.3%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Funding equity
$17,430
per pupil, district-wide
- above Arizona avg of $13,502
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 36 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
American Indian / Alaska Native 100.0%
Largest group: American Indian / Alaska Native at 100.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 0.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 0.0, Nizhoni Accelerated Academy is less mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Tuba City Unified School District #15 (4197) reports $17,430 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Nizhoni Accelerated Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuba City High School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Tuba City Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Tuba City Junior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Tsinaabaas Habitiin Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| Dzil Libei Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Nizhoni Accelerated Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 406
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 230
- Students per teacher
- 8.5:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 29
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 14
- Students per teacher
- 7:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar high schools in Tuba City
2 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.
Frequently asked questions about Nizhoni Accelerated Academy
How many students attend Nizhoni Accelerated Academy?
Nizhoni Accelerated Academy has 36 students enrolled. It is a high school in Tuba City, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 29 (2022-23) → 38 (2023-24), up 9.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Nizhoni Accelerated Academy?
75.9% of students at Nizhoni Accelerated Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Nizhoni Accelerated Academy?
The largest demographic group at Nizhoni Accelerated Academy is American Indian / Alaska Native at 100.0% of enrollment, in Tuba City, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Nizhoni Accelerated Academy?
Nizhoni Accelerated Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Nizhoni Accelerated Academy rank among public schools in Tuba City?
By Resource Investment Index, Nizhoni Accelerated Academy ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Tuba City, 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 Tuba City on the city page.
What other schools are in Tuba City Unified School District #15 (4197)?
Besides Nizhoni Accelerated Academy, Tuba City Unified School District #15 (4197) also operates Tuba City High School (666 students), Tuba City Elementary School (406 students), and Tuba City Junior High School (230 students). See the Tuba City Unified School District #15 (4197) district page for the complete list.