The Tohono Oʼodham High School is a high school in unincorporated Pima County, Arizona, in the Tohono Oʼodham Indian Reservation. Located along Arizona State Route 86, near Sells, it is operated directly by the Bureau of Indian Education.
Serving 69 students in grades 9-12, Alternative High School (Indian Oasis High School) ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 69 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Graduation Rate: 11-19% (Btm 50% in AZ)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Alternative High School (Indian Oasis High School)'s student population of 69 students has grown by 32% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has declined by 40% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
69 students
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Year Founded
1980
Colors
Maroon, Gold
School Calendar
School Motto
Our students will be loved, encouraged, and prepared to take on the world by embracing our Himdag.
School Rankings
The diversity score of Alternative High School (Indian Oasis High School) is 0.06, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
17:1
American Indian
97%
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
1%
49%
Black
n/a
6%
White
n/a
33%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
11-19%
77%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)100%
41.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Eagles
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% AZ state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Alternative High School (Indian Oasis High School)?
The graduation rate of Alternative High School (Indian Oasis High School) is 11-19%, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 77%.
How many students attend Alternative High School (Indian Oasis High School)?
69 students attend Alternative High School (Indian Oasis High School).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Alternative High School (Indian Oasis High School) students are American Indian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Alternative High School (Indian Oasis High School)?
Alternative High School (Indian Oasis High School) has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Alternative High School (Indian Oasis High School) offer ?
Alternative High School (Indian Oasis High School) offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Alternative High School (Indian Oasis High School) part of?
Alternative High School (Indian Oasis High School) is part of Baboquivari Unified School District #40 (4412).
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