Rough Rock Community School, Inc. is a tribal K-12 school in Rough Rock, Arizona, with a Chinle postal address. Operated by the Navajo Nation, it is funded by the Bureau of Indian Education. As of 2011, the school had approximately 440 day and residential students.
Rough Rock Community School serves 214 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 214 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Graduation Rate: ≥50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5%
- Reading Proficiency: ≤5%
- Science Proficiency: ≤20%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Rough Rock Community School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Rough Rock Community School's student population of 214 students has grown by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 37% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
214 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Year Founded
1966
Colors
Maroon, Gold
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Rough Rock Community School is 0.00, 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)
≤5%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
17:1
American Indian
100%
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
n/a
48%
Black
n/a
6%
White
n/a
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
77%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
40%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Sun Devils
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Rough Rock Community School?
The graduation rate of Rough Rock Community School is 50%, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 77%.
How many students attend Rough Rock Community School?
214 students attend Rough Rock Community School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Rough Rock Community School students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rough Rock Community School?
Rough Rock Community School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Rough Rock Community School offer ?
Rough Rock Community School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Rough Rock Community School part of?
Rough Rock Community School is part of Rough Rock Community School District.
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