White Mountain Institute

1201 N. Cougar Lane
Show Low, AZ 85901
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
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Top 50%
Serving 31 students in grades 9-12, White Mountain Institute 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%) for the 2018-2019 school year.
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%).
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 31 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 36%
  • : ≥50% (Btm 50% in AZ)
  • : <50% (Top 1%)
  • : <50% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

White Mountain Institute ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:

School Overview

White Mountain Institute's student population of 31 students has grown by 63% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
31 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of White Mountain Institute is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (AZ)
(18-19)
<50%
45%
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(18-19)
<50%
45%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
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American Indian
10%
5%
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Asian
n/a
3%
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Hispanic
13%
47%
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Black
n/a
6%
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White
64%
35%
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Hawaiian
3%
n/a
Two or more races
10%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.56
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≥50%
76%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
29%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (08-09)
7%
10%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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 White Mountain Institute?
The graduation rate of White Mountain Institute is 50%, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 76%.
How many students attend White Mountain Institute?
31 students attend White Mountain Institute.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of White Mountain Institute students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are American Indian, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hawaiian.
What grades does White Mountain Institute offer ?
White Mountain Institute offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is White Mountain Institute part of?
White Mountain Institute is part of Show Low Unified District (4393) School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 31 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 36%
  • : ≥50% (Btm 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 1%)
  • : <50% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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