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Window Rock High School

Summary:

Window Rock High School is a public high school located in Fort Defiance, Arizona, serving 571 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Window Rock Unified District and has a student population that is predominantly Native American, with over 98% of the student body identifying as such.

While Window Rock High School has consistently underperformed compared to the state average in standardized test scores, particularly in English Language Arts and Mathematics, the school has seen fluctuations in its four-year graduation rate, ranging from a low of 72.7% in 2020-2021 to a high of 83.9% in 2022-2023. The school's dropout rate has also varied, from a low of 2.9% in 2019-2020 to a high of 7.5% in 2021-2022, suggesting room for improvement in student retention and success.

The school's per-student spending has also varied greatly, from $6,876 in 2018-2019 to $16,215 in 2019-2020, indicating potential financial instability or inconsistent funding sources. Additionally, the school's performance data shows a significant improvement in 2020-2021, which could be a result of the unique circumstances and assessment changes during the COVID-19 pandemic, and may not necessarily reflect a long-term trend in academic achievement. The school may benefit from targeted interventions and collaboration with the Navajo Nation to address the unique needs and challenges faced by its predominantly Native American student population.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 Navajo Route 12
       Fort Defiance, AZ  86504

(928) 729-7006

District: Window Rock Unified District

SchoolDigger Rank:
216th of 259 Arizona High Schools


Feeder schools for Window Rock High School:

Elementary:    Tsehootsooi Dine Bi'Olta
    Tsehootsooi Primary Learning Center
Middle:    Tsehootsooi Intermediate Learning Center
    Tsehootsooi Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  18.1 Help
Number of students:  571

Racial breakdown:

American Indian:
98.8%
Pacific Islander:
0.7%
White:
0.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  39.2% Help


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Compare Details Window Rock High School ranks worse than 83.4% of high schools in Arizona. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 17.88. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Window Rock High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: American Indian (98.8%), Pacific Islander (0.7%), Hispanic (0.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 39.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Window Rock High School is 18.1. (See more...)
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Compare Window Rock High School employs 31.5 full-time teachers.
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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Window Rock High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Window Rock High School 216th of 259 Arizona public high schools. (See Window Rock High School in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for Window Rock High School

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Rank History for all students at Window Rock High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 35.59 250th 395 36.7%
2010 17.28 333rd 403 17.4%
2011 25.79 291st 397 26.7%
2012 36.04 302nd 471 35.9%
2013 49.49 251st 491 48.9%
2014 31.72 276th 394 29.9%
2015 12.73 252nd 261 3.4%
2016 18.66 318th 406 21.7%
2017 15.37 350th 416 15.9%
2018 17.51 333rd 420 20.7%
2019 11.77 273rd 285 4.2%
2021 99.97 1st 509 99.8%
2022 21.70 334th 464 28.0%
2023 28.52 319th 469 32.0%
2024 17.88 216th 259 16.6%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Window Rock High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 41.67 53rd 258 79.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Window Rock High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 100.00 1st 422 99.8%
2022 32.37 192nd 380 49.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Window Rock High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.09 298th 354 15.8%
2019 9.85 241st 247 2.4%
2022 22.79 324th 456 28.9%
2023 33.85 257th 406 36.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Window Rock High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 14.40 332nd 370 10.3%
2019 14.49 216th 238 9.2%
2021 99.95 1st 492 99.8%
2022 21.92 328th 455 27.9%
2023 19.96 343rd 429 20.0%
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Rank History for Native American students at Window Rock High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.55 44th 68 35.3%
2019 49.13 3rd 10 70.0%
2021 99.93 1st 256 99.6%
2022 24.60 249th 255 2.4%
2023 29.12 79th 128 38.3%
2024 48.24 3rd 6 50.0%
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Rank History for White students at Window Rock High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 53.26 149th 409 63.6%
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Data source: test scores: Arizona Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Arizona Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Window Rock High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 17 3 3 2 865 n/a n/a -141 749
1989 15 2 1 0 833 n/a n/a -167 684
1990 20 1 n/a n/a 942 n/a n/a -213 750
1991 15 0 0 0 852 n/a n/a -173 694
1992 15 0 0 0 763 n/a n/a 0 778
1993 15 1 0 0 797 n/a n/a 0 813
1994 17 1 0 2 802 n/a n/a 0 822
1995 16 0 6 0 760 n/a n/a 0 782
1996 16 0 6 0 760 n/a n/a 0 782
1997 12 0 3 0 792 n/a n/a 0 807
1998 11 0 5 1 762 n/a n/a 0 779
1999 15 0 7 1 763 n/a n/a 0 786
2000 8 0 9 0 770 n/a n/a 0 787
2001 6 0 6 0 771 n/a n/a 0 783
2002 7 0 1 1 841 n/a n/a 0 850
2003 7 0 1 1 841 n/a n/a 0 850
2004 5 2 2 0 883 n/a n/a 0 892
2005 4 0 6 0 852 n/a n/a 0 862
2006 4 0 3 0 817 n/a n/a 0 824
2007 6 0 1 0 832 n/a n/a 0 839
2008 4 0 5 4 820 n/a n/a 0 833
2009 6 0 2 0 811 n/a n/a 0 819
2010 5 0 3 0 800 n/a n/a 0 808
2011 3 0 0 0 693 6 1 0 703
2012 2 2 1 1 721 4 1 0 732
2013 3 1 2 1 639 1 2 0 649
2014 1 1 0 1 599 1 1 0 604
2015 2 2 0 0 550 2 0 0 556
2016 1 2 0 0 613 0 0 0 616
2017 1 0 1 1 546 1 1 0 551
2018 2 0 3 3 577 0 1 0 586
2019 0 0 3 3 585 0 1 0 592
2020 0 0 1 5 622 0 6 0 634
2021 1 0 0 5 625 0 0 0 631
2022 2 1 0 4 604 1 0 0 612
2023 1 0 0 1 564 4 1 0 571

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Window Rock High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 749 48.5 15.4 n/a
1989 684 49.5 13.8 n/a
1990 750 48.5 15.4 n/a
1991 694 53.0 13.0 n/a
1992 778 50.0 15.5 n/a
1993 813 52.0 15.6 n/a
1994 822 51.0 16.1 n/a
1995 782 56.0 14.0 n/a
1996 782 56.0 14.0 n/a
1997 807 49.0 16.5 n/a
1998 779 53.0 14.7 n/a
1999 786 45.0 17.5 n/a
2000 787 43.0 18.3 n/a
2001 783 48.0 16.3 n/a
2002 850 48.0 17.7 n/a
2003 850 48.0 17.7 n/a
2004 892 44.0 20.3 n/a
2005 862 45.0 19.2 n/a
2006 824 45.0 18.3 73.2
2007 839 48.7 17.2 67
2008 833 44.8 18.6 68.5
2009 819 48.3 17.0 70.2
2010 808 53.0 15.2 32.4
2011 703 47.7 14.7 56
2012 732 53.0 13.7 24.2
2013 649 46.0 14.0 99.5
2014 604 39.8 15.1 n/a
2015 556 34.0 16.3 0
2016 616 32.0 19.2 99.5
2017 551 42.0 13.1 99.5
2018 586 43.0 13.6 77.8
2019 592 45.0 13.1 77.9
2020 634 42.0 15.0 62.9
2021 631 34.0 18.5 n/a
2022 612 34.5 17.7 36.1
2023 571 31.5 18.1 39.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Window Rock High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 749 48.5 15.4 n/a
1989 684 49.5 13.8 n/a
1990 750 48.5 15.4 n/a
1991 694 53.0 13.0 n/a
1992 778 50.0 15.5 n/a
1993 813 52.0 15.6 n/a
1994 822 51.0 16.1 n/a
1995 782 56.0 14.0 n/a
1996 782 56.0 14.0 n/a
1997 807 49.0 16.5 n/a
1998 779 53.0 14.7 n/a
1999 786 45.0 17.5 n/a
2000 787 43.0 18.3 n/a
2001 783 48.0 16.3 n/a
2002 850 48.0 17.7 n/a
2003 850 48.0 17.7 n/a
2004 892 44.0 20.3 n/a
2005 862 45.0 19.2 n/a
2006 824 45.0 18.3 73.2
2007 839 48.7 17.2 67
2008 833 44.8 18.6 68.5
2009 819 48.3 17.0 70.2
2010 808 53.0 15.2 32.4
2011 703 47.7 14.7 56
2012 732 53.0 13.7 24.2
2013 649 46.0 14.0 99.5
2014 604 39.8 15.1 n/a
2015 556 34.0 16.3 0
2016 616 32.0 19.2 99.5
2017 551 42.0 13.1 99.5
2018 586 43.0 13.6 77.8
2019 592 45.0 13.1 77.9
2020 634 42.0 15.0 62.9
2021 631 34.0 18.5 n/a
2022 612 34.5 17.7 36.1
2023 571 31.5 18.1 39.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Window Rock High School

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YearPersonnel Expenditures from Federal FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from Federal FundsTotal Expenditures from Federal FundsPersonnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $2,853 (41.5%) $1,474 (21.4%) $7,180 (104.4%) $418 (6.1%) $2,131 (31.0%) $2,548 (37.1%) $6,876
2020 $6,384 (39.4%) $3,262 (20.1%) $16,030 (98.9%) $5,082 (31.3%) $1,487 (9.2%) $6,569 (40.5%) $16,215
2021 $5,698 (37.7%) $3,175 (21.0%) $14,571 (96.5%) $5,170 (34.2%) $1,056 (7.0%) $6,226 (41.2%) $15,099

Data source: Arizona Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Window Rock High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 273rd of 285 High schoolsRanks 319th of 469 High schools
 27.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students592571
 3.5%
African American00
American Indian585564
 3.6%
Asian30
 100%
Hispanic31
 66.7%
Pacific Islander04
White01
Two or More Races11
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients77.9%39.2%
 38.6%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Window Rock High School

Window Rock High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Tsehootsooi Dine Bi'Olta
Elementary : Tsehootsooi Primary Learning Center
Middle : Tsehootsooi Intermediate Learning Center
Middle : Tsehootsooi Middle School

Window Rock High School ranks in the bottom 16.6% of Arizona high schools.

Students at Window Rock High School are 99% American Indian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 571 students attended Window Rock High School.


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