Monument Valley High School is a high school in Kayenta, Arizona. It is the only high school under the jurisdiction of the Kayenta Unified School District. Built in the mid-1950s, Monument Valley High School graduated its first class in 1962.
Serving 618 students in grades 9-12, Monument Valley High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 618 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Top 50% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Monument Valley High School's student population of 618 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
618 students
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Year Founded
1958
Colors
Scarlet, Silver
School Rankings
Monument Valley High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Monument Valley High School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1908 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
93%
5%
Hispanic
2%
49%
White
1%
33%
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
77%
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Mustangs
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Monument Valley High School's ranking?
Monument Valley High School is ranked #1908 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Monument Valley High School?
The graduation rate of Monument Valley High School is 85-89%, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 77%.
How many students attend Monument Valley High School?
618 students attend Monument Valley High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Monument Valley High School students are American Indian, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Monument Valley High School?
Monument Valley High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Monument Valley High School offer ?
Monument Valley High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Monument Valley High School part of?
Monument Valley High School is part of Kayenta Unified School District #27 (4396).
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