Chinle High School is a public high school in Chinle, an unincorporated area of Apache County, Arizona, United States. The school is the only high school in the Chinle Unified School District, and all of the district's elementary and middle schools feed into it.
Serving 956 students in grades 9-12, Chinle 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 956 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Graduation Rate: 75-79% (Btm 50% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Chinle High School's attendance zone covers the entire Chinle School District, encompassing approximately 2,270.6 square miles in Chinle, AZ. Families typically drive 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 28.7 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 41.2 miles to the furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Chinle High School's student population of 956 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 57 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
956 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Empower all students to be Competitive, Unique, Successful, and Driven
School Rankings
Chinle High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Chinle High School is 0.02, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1663 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
40%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
99%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
1%
49%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2007–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
75-79%
77.8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)82.2%
41.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch (22-23)
64%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
100%
10%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Black, Gold
School Mascot
Wildcats
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chinle High School's ranking?
Chinle High School is ranked #1663 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Chinle High School often compared to?
Chinle High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ganado High School, Red Mesa High School, Many Farms High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Chinle High School?
The graduation rate of Chinle High School is 75-79%, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 77.8%.
How many students attend Chinle High School?
956 students attend Chinle High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Chinle High School students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Chinle High School?
Chinle High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Chinle High School offer ?
Chinle High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Chinle High School part of?
Chinle High School is part of Chinle Unified District (4158).
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