White Mountain Institute in Show Low, AZ, serves 40 students in grades 9–12 with a student–teacher ratio reported as 0:1 in 2023, reflecting limited teaching staff availability compared to typical schools.
The school's math proficiency is 50%, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 34% and the district average of 30% in 2023, placing it in the top 20% statewide for math.
Reading proficiency stands at 50%, which is higher than the state average of 40%, though this proficiency level reflects ongoing challenges relative to higher district averages reported in some years.
Science proficiency is also 50%, exceeding the state average of 24% and district average of 26%, ranking the school in the top 10% in Arizona for science.
Graduation rate is 50%, which is significantly lower than the state average of 77% and the Show Low Unified District rate of 87%, indicating a need for improvement in student completion outcomes.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 48 students
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in AZ)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: White Mountain Institute's attendance zone encompasses the entire district in Show Low, AZ, covering approximately 353.5 square miles. Families typically have a 20-30 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 23.3 miles away.
- 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:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
White Mountain Institute's student population of 48 students has grown by 140% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
48 students
Total Classroom Teachers (20-21)
2 teachers
Year Founded
1975
School Rankings
The diversity score of White Mountain Institute is 0.58, 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)
<50%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
13%
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
27%
49%
Black
2%
6%
White
58%
33%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
77.8%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)58.3%
41.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (08-09)
7%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Gold, Forest Green
Source: 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 34% 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 77.8%.
How many students attend White Mountain Institute?
48 students attend White Mountain Institute.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of White Mountain Institute students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Black.
What grades does White Mountain Institute offer ?
White Mountain Institute offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is White Mountain Institute part of?
White Mountain Institute is part of Show Low Unified District (4393).
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