Kayenta Unified School District #27

The Kayenta Unified School District #27 in Arizona operates 4 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The district serves a predominantly Native American student population, with all schools having over 94% Native American enrollment. Academic performance across the district is consistently low, with proficiency rates well below state averages in both English Language Arts and Mathematics.

Monument Valley High School, the district's only high school, has the largest enrollment but struggles with low academic achievement, with only 10% of 11th graders proficient in English Language Arts and 8% proficient in Mathematics. In contrast, Baker Middle School has the highest proficiency rates in the district, with 31% of 6th graders proficient in English Language Arts. However, this is still well below the state average.

The district faces significant challenges in supporting the unique educational needs of its students, as evidenced by the consistently low academic performance across all schools. While the district spends between $9,490 and $11,697 per student, which is on the lower end compared to the state average, and maintains relatively low student-teacher ratios, these resource constraints may be contributing to the poor outcomes. Comprehensive, targeted interventions and support are needed to improve student learning and achievement in the Kayenta Unified School District #27.