Serving 373 students in grades 7-8, Chinle Junior 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 14% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 18% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 373 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Chinle Junior High School serves the entire Chinle, AZ district, encompassing an extensive attendance zone of approximately 2,270.6 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest area being about 36.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Chinle Junior High School's student population of 373 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
373 students
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Competitive Unique Successful Driven
School Rankings
Chinle Junior 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 Junior 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
#1622 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
99%
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
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)90.1%
41.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch (22-23)
70%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
100%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chinle Junior High School's ranking?
Chinle Junior High School is ranked #1622 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 18% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Chinle Junior High School?
373 students attend Chinle Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Chinle Junior High School students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Chinle Junior High School?
Chinle Junior High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Chinle Junior High School offer ?
Chinle Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Chinle Junior High School part of?
Chinle Junior High School is part of Chinle Unified District (4158).
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
CJHS has good training programs for teachers at least twice a week. These teachers' training programs help to improve the quality of lesson plans and their implementation. Also, teachers collaborate in designing, and choosing the appropriate materials to use in these lesson plans. They also track with statistics their students' progress for all academic subjects during the entire academic year. The teachers are frequently evaluated by administrators to verify their classroom effectiveness on students' academic and behavioral development. This school deserves to be recognized for its efforts in improving instruction and delivering the best educational strategies for the junior high students' population in Chinle, AZ.
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