Red Mesa High School

N Hwy 160
Teec Nos Pos, AZ 86514
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 168 students in grades 9-12, Red Mesa 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 168 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • : 70-79% (Btm 50% in AZ)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

School Overview

Red Mesa High School's student population of 168 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
168 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Red Mesa High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Red Mesa High School is 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (AZ)
#1259 out of 1854 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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≤20%
32%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Red Mesa High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Arizona by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
≤20%
39%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Red Mesa High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Arizona by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
This chart display the student teacher ratio of Red Mesa High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
American Indian
98%
5%
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Asian
n/a
3%
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Hispanic
1%
47%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Red Mesa High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
1%
6%
White
n/a
35%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.04
This chart display the diversity score of Red Mesa High School and the public school average diversity score of Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
70-79%
76%
This chart display graduation rate of Red Mesa High School and public school graduation rate of Arizona by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
29%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Red Mesa High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Red Mesa High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Red Mesa High School's ranking?
Red Mesa High School is ranked #1259 out of 1,854 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Red Mesa High School often compared to?
Red Mesa High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Chinle High School, Many Farms High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Red Mesa High School?
The graduation rate of Red Mesa High School is 70-79%, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 76%.
How many students attend Red Mesa High School?
168 students attend Red Mesa High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Red Mesa High School students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Red Mesa High School?
Red Mesa High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Red Mesa High School offer ?
Red Mesa High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Red Mesa High School part of?
Red Mesa High School is part of Red Mesa Unified District (4159) School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 168 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • : 70-79% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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