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Monument Valley High School

Summary:

Monument Valley High School is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Kayenta, Arizona, with a student population of 659. The school is part of the Kayenta Unified School District #27, which is ranked 278 out of 288 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Monument Valley High School consistently performs significantly below the state average in standardized test scores for 11th grade students in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. For example, in 2023-2024, only 10% of 11th graders were proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state average of 38%. The school's performance is also below the district average, indicating that the challenges faced by Monument Valley High School are not unique to the school but are systemic within the Kayenta Unified School District. While the school has shown improvement in its four-year graduation rate, its dropout rate remains high, ranging from 3.0% to 10.4% over the past few years.

The school's performance varies significantly across different student subgroups, with White students and English Language Learner (ELL) students performing relatively better than other subgroups. However, Native American students, who make up the majority of the student population, consistently rank in the bottom 10% of Arizona high schools, suggesting a significant achievement gap. Additionally, the school has a high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 83.92% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in the 2022-2023 school year, which is in the bottom quarter of Arizona high schools.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 Highway 163
       Kayenta, AZ  86033

(928) 697-2100

District: Kayenta Unified School District #27

SchoolDigger Rank:
250th of 270 Arizona High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,350 Help


Feeder schools for Monument Valley High School:

Elementary:    Debbie Braff Elementary School
Middle:    Baker Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.9 Help
Number of students:  668

Racial breakdown:

American Indian:
95.4%
Hispanic:
2.2%
Two or more races:
1.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  83.9% Help


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Compare Details Monument Valley High School ranks worse than 92.6% of high schools in Arizona. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 12.22. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Monument Valley High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: American Indian (95.4%), Hispanic (2.2%), two or more races (1.6%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Monument Valley High School is 15.9. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Monument Valley High School is $10,350.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Monument Valley High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Monument Valley High School 250th of 270 Arizona public high schools. (See Monument Valley High School in the ranking list.)

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Kayenta Unified School District #27:

SchoolDigger ranks Kayenta Unified School District #27 284th of 297 Arizona school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Monument Valley High School

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Rank History for all students at Monument Valley High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 32.35 259th 395 34.4%
2010 38.76 248th 403 38.5%
2011 31.16 265th 397 33.2%
2012 34.61 310th 471 34.2%
2013 40.21 291st 491 40.7%
2014 37.32 256th 394 35.0%
2015 11.81 257th 261 1.5%
2016 16.67 336th 406 17.2%
2017 18.62 324th 416 22.1%
2018 18.57 328th 420 21.9%
2019 8.54 285th 285 0.0%
2021 26.68 354th 509 30.5%
2022 16.82 376th 464 19.0%
2023 15.22 419th 469 10.7%
2024 12.22 250th 270 7.4%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Monument Valley High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 58.24 126th 374 66.3%
2022 10.14 234th 282 17.0%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Monument Valley High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 44.58 29th 312 90.7%
2022 41.67 53rd 258 79.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Monument Valley High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 31.85 212th 422 49.8%
2022 32.37 192nd 380 49.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Monument Valley High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.65 197th 253 22.1%
2023 13.69 324th 347 6.6%
2024 18.62 149th 172 13.4%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Monument Valley High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 31.10 69th 168 58.9%
2022 28.02 72nd 150 52.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Monument Valley High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.48 280th 354 20.9%
2019 9.00 243rd 247 1.6%
2021 28.22 331st 492 32.7%
2022 22.88 323rd 456 29.2%
2023 13.24 380th 406 6.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Monument Valley High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 13.48 341st 370 7.8%
2019 9.09 235th 238 1.3%
2021 26.39 340th 492 30.9%
2022 16.16 371st 455 18.5%
2023 13.07 397th 429 7.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Monument Valley High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 28.87 292nd 441 33.8%
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Rank History for Native American students at Monument Valley High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.97 41st 68 39.7%
2019 21.05 9th 10 10.0%
2021 41.26 98th 256 61.7%
2022 26.60 146th 255 42.7%
2023 12.85 121st 128 5.5%
2024 35.03 5th 7 28.6%
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Rank History for White students at Monument Valley High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 69.60 95th 371 74.4%
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Data source: test scores: Arizona Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Monument Valley High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 16 0 2 6 797 n/a n/a -123 698
1989 24 0 0 0 785 n/a n/a -114 695
1990 28 n/a n/a 2 793 n/a n/a -71 752
1991 31 0 0 1 832 n/a n/a -87 777
1992 29 0 0 2 797 n/a n/a 0 828
1993 22 0 0 1 861 n/a n/a 0 884
1994 18 0 0 1 939 n/a n/a 0 958
1995 9 0 0 0 913 n/a n/a 0 922
1996 9 0 0 0 913 n/a n/a 0 922
1997 7 0 0 1 916 n/a n/a 0 924
1998 11 1 1 1 930 n/a n/a 0 944
1999 11 1 1 0 901 n/a n/a 0 914
2000 12 1 3 0 883 n/a n/a 0 899
2001 12 0 0 0 908 n/a n/a 0 920
2002 15 0 0 0 913 n/a n/a 0 928
2003 15 0 0 0 913 n/a n/a 0 928
2004 18 0 0 0 970 n/a n/a 0 988
2005 18 0 0 0 963 n/a n/a 0 981
2006 15 0 0 0 956 n/a n/a 0 971
2007 10 1 0 2 904 n/a n/a 0 917
2008 12 1 0 1 887 n/a n/a 0 901
2009 6 1 0 0 869 n/a n/a 0 876
2010 11 1 0 0 820 n/a n/a 0 832
2011 8 0 0 4 811 0 6 0 829
2012 8 1 0 0 793 0 0 0 802
2013 5 0 0 1 722 0 4 0 732
2014 6 0 0 1 682 1 9 0 699
2015 6 0 0 3 668 0 8 0 685
2016 4 0 0 4 681 0 4 0 693
2017 2 0 1 3 584 1 4 0 595
2018 3 0 0 3 568 1 7 0 582
2019 0 0 0 11 608 0 46 0 665
2020 0 0 0 16 581 0 39 0 636
2021 3 0 0 15 600 0 27 0 645
2022 3 0 0 15 598 0 19 0 635
2023 4 0 0 14 630 0 11 0 659
2024 5 0 0 15 637 0 11 0 668

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Monument Valley High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 698 51.5 13.5 n/a
1989 695 51.9 13.3 n/a
1990 752 50.4 14.9 n/a
1991 777 54.0 14.3 n/a
1992 828 54.0 15.3 n/a
1993 884 55.5 15.9 n/a
1994 958 59.3 16.2 n/a
1995 922 55.8 16.5 n/a
1996 922 55.8 16.5 n/a
1997 924 52.3 17.7 n/a
1998 944 54.3 17.4 n/a
1999 914 57.3 16.0 n/a
2000 899 67.6 13.3 n/a
2001 920 58.8 15.6 n/a
2002 928 49.9 18.6 n/a
2003 928 49.9 18.6 n/a
2004 988 51.9 19.0 77.2
2005 981 50.9 19.3 81.4
2006 971 54.0 18.0 86.5
2007 917 57.5 15.9 73.3
2008 901 55.5 16.2 78.7
2009 876 54.0 16.2 80.9
2010 832 51.8 16.0 86.8
2011 829 44.8 18.4 82.1
2012 802 46.6 17.1 85.9
2013 732 39.1 18.6 85.2
2014 699 39.6 17.6 88.4
2015 685 40.0 17.1 88.6
2016 693 42.0 16.5 86.9
2017 595 40.8 14.5 86.9
2018 582 42.8 13.5 81.8
2019 665 40.8 16.2 81.8
2020 636 41.8 15.2 82.9
2021 645 40.8 15.7 n/a
2022 635 40.0 15.8 82.8
2023 659 44.7 14.7 83.9
2024 668 42.0 15.9 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Monument Valley High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 698 51.5 13.5 n/a
1989 695 51.9 13.3 n/a
1990 752 50.4 14.9 n/a
1991 777 54.0 14.3 n/a
1992 828 54.0 15.3 n/a
1993 884 55.5 15.9 n/a
1994 958 59.3 16.2 n/a
1995 922 55.8 16.5 n/a
1996 922 55.8 16.5 n/a
1997 924 52.3 17.7 n/a
1998 944 54.3 17.4 n/a
1999 914 57.3 16.0 n/a
2000 899 67.6 13.3 n/a
2001 920 58.8 15.6 n/a
2002 928 49.9 18.6 n/a
2003 928 49.9 18.6 n/a
2004 988 51.9 19.0 77.2
2005 981 50.9 19.3 81.4
2006 971 54.0 18.0 86.5
2007 917 57.5 15.9 73.3
2008 901 55.5 16.2 78.7
2009 876 54.0 16.2 80.9
2010 832 51.8 16.0 86.8
2011 829 44.8 18.4 82.1
2012 802 46.6 17.1 85.9
2013 732 39.1 18.6 85.2
2014 699 39.6 17.6 88.4
2015 685 40.0 17.1 88.6
2016 693 42.0 16.5 86.9
2017 595 40.8 14.5 86.9
2018 582 42.8 13.5 81.8
2019 665 40.8 16.2 81.8
2020 636 41.8 15.2 82.9
2021 645 40.8 15.7 n/a
2022 635 40.0 15.8 82.8
2023 659 44.7 14.7 83.9
2024 668 42.0 15.9 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Monument Valley High School

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YearPersonnel Expenditures from Federal FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from Federal FundsTotal Expenditures from Federal FundsPersonnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,231 (6.9%) $208 (1.2%) $2,670 (15.0%) $12,115 (68.1%) $4,247 (23.9%) $16,362 (91.9%) $17,801
2020 $4,580 (43.8%) $1,591 (15.2%) $10,751 (102.8%) $4,097 (39.2%) $194 (1.9%) $4,291 (41.0%) $10,462
2022 $5,178 (50.0%) $1,208 (11.7%) $11,564 (111.7%) $3,769 (36.4%) $195 (1.9%) $3,964 (38.3%) $10,350

Data source: Arizona Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Monument Valley High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

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Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 285th of 285 High schoolsRanks 419th of 469 High schools
 10.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students665659
 0.9%
African American00
American Indian608630
 3.6%
Asian00
Hispanic1114
 27.3%
Pacific Islander00
White04
Two or More Races4611
 76.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients81.8%83.9%
 2.1%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Monument Valley High School

Students at Monument Valley High School are 95% American Indian, 2% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

In the 2023-24 school year, 668 students attended Monument Valley High School.

Monument Valley High School ranks in the bottom 7.4% of Arizona high schools.

Monument Valley High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Debbie Braff Elementary School
Middle : Baker Middle School


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