Summary:
The city of Tuba City, Arizona is home to 9 schools, including 5 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 3 high schools, serving a predominantly Native American student population. The schools in this community face significant challenges, with consistently low test scores, high dropout rates, and varying levels of resources as indicated by the wide range of student-teacher ratios.
Among the standout schools, Tuba City Boarding School stands out with a 100% Native American student population and an extremely high free/reduced lunch rate of 99.73%, indicating high levels of economic disadvantage. In contrast, Tuba City High School, the largest high school in the district, has a 98.39% Native American student population and a low graduation rate of 74.4%, with test scores significantly below state averages.
The data highlights the challenges faced by schools in underserved and economically disadvantaged communities, such as those in Tuba City. While the schools serve a predominantly Native American student population, the high rates of free/reduced lunch recipients, low test scores, and high dropout rates suggest that the district is struggling to provide quality education and support for its students. Targeted interventions and additional resources may be necessary to improve educational outcomes in this community.
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