Window Rock Unified District (4154) School District

Navajo Rte 12
Fort Defiance, AZ 86504
(District boundaries shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Window Rock Unified District (4154) School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arizona for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,721 students in Window Rock Unified District (4154) School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
Public Schools in Window Rock Unified District (4154) School District have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Arizona public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Arizona public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (AZ)
# Schools
6 Schools
2,476 Schools
# Students
1,721 Students
1,124,009 Students
# Teachers
100 Teachers
50,048 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Window Rock Unified District (4154) School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 607 school districts in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80-84% has increased from 65-69% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (AZ)
#556 out of 631 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
11%
35%
18%
40%
9%
24%
80-84%
77%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.03
0.66
% American Indian
98%
5%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
1%
48%
% Black
n/a
6%
% White
n/a
34%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $19,140 is higher than the state median of $11,421. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,698 is higher than the state median of $11,323. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (AZ)
Total Revenue
$33 MM
$12,837 MM
Spending
$32 MM
$12,727 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,140
$11,421
Spending / Student
$18,698
$11,323

Best Window Rock Unified District (4154) School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Tsehootsooi Dine Bi'olta
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Chee Dodge Drive
Fort Defiance, AZ 86504
(928) 810-7733
Grades: K-6
| 84 students
Rank: #22.
Window Rock High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Navajo Route 12
Fort Defiance, AZ 86504
(928) 729-7006
Grades: 9-12
| 566 students
Rank: #33.
Tsehootsooi Middle School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Navajo Rt. 12
Fort Defiance, AZ 86504
(928) 729-6811
Grades: 7-8
| 273 students
Rank: #44.
Tsehootsooi Intermediate Learning Center
(Math: 9% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Navajo Route 7
Fort Defiance, AZ 86504
(928) 729-6815
Grades: 4-6
| 319 students
Rank: #55.
Tsehootsooi Primary Learning Center
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Navajo Route 7
Fort Defiance, AZ 86504
(928) 729-7802
Grades: K-3
| 433 students
Rank: n/an/a
Integrated Preschool
Navajo Rte 12
Fort Defiance, AZ 86504
(928) 729-7552
Grades: PK
| 46 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Window Rock Unified District (4154) School District?
Window Rock Unified District (4154) School District manages 6 public schools serving 1,721 students.
What is the rank of Window Rock Unified District (4154) School District?
Window Rock Unified District (4154) School District is ranked #545 out of 607 school districts in Arizona (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Arizona school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Window Rock Unified District (4154) School District?
98% of Window Rock Unified District (4154) School District students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Window Rock Unified District (4154) School District?
Window Rock Unified District (4154) School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 18:1.
What is Window Rock Unified District (4154) School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,698 is higher than the state median of $11,323. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 6 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,721 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 100%
  • : 80-84% (Top 50% in AZ)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 11% (Btm 50%)
  • : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • : 9% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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