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Red Mesa High School

Summary:

Red Mesa High School is a small public high school serving grades 9-12 in the remote community of Teec Nos Pos, Arizona, with a student population of 168. The school is part of the Red Mesa Unified District, which is ranked 511 out of 540 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, Red Mesa High School consistently performs well below the state average on standardized tests, with only 5% or fewer students proficient in science, math, and English language arts in recent years. The school's performance is also significantly lower than the district average, indicating systemic challenges within the district. Compared to other high schools in Arizona, Red Mesa High School ranks in the bottom 20-25% of schools, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger in most years. The school's four-year graduation rate has fluctuated between 70-86%, which is lower than the state average, and its dropout rate has ranged from 1.3% to 12.8% in the past few years.

Despite the relatively high per-student spending of $25,687 and a slightly lower student-teacher ratio than the state average, the persistent academic challenges at Red Mesa High School suggest that simply increasing resources may not be the sole solution. Further investigation into the specific cultural, community, and resource-related factors impacting this community could provide valuable insights to address the underlying issues and improve educational outcomes for the students.


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Public 9-12

 N Hwy 160
       Teec Nos Pos, AZ  86514

(928) 656-4177

District: Red Mesa Unified District

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $25,687 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  15.2 Help
Number of students:  171

Racial breakdown:

American Indian:
98.8%
Asian:
0.6%
Pacific Islander:
0.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  59.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Red Mesa High School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 15.45. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Red Mesa 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 (98.8%), Asian (0.6%), Pacific Islander (0.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Red Mesa High School is $25,687.
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Rank History for Red Mesa High School

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Rank History for all students at Red Mesa High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 21.13 304th 395 23.0%
2010 19.80 320th 403 20.6%
2011 22.07 305th 397 23.2%
2012 24.25 356th 471 24.4%
2013 22.50 389th 491 20.8%
2014 23.36 304th 394 22.8%
2016 11.76 395th 406 2.7%
2017 12.91 376th 416 9.6%
2018 17.54 332nd 420 21.0%
2021 15.32 439th 509 13.8%
2022 15.84 386th 464 16.8%
2023 15.45 418th 469 10.9%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Red Mesa 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 Red Mesa 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 Female students at Red Mesa High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.46 291st 354 17.8%
2021 15.56 407th 492 17.3%
2022 23.25 320th 456 29.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Red Mesa High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 13.80 337th 370 8.9%
2021 16.46 408th 492 17.1%
2022 12.10 402nd 455 11.6%
2023 13.76 389th 429 9.3%
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Rank History for Native American students at Red Mesa High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.70 43rd 68 36.8%
2021 30.29 115th 256 55.1%
2022 31.36 138th 255 45.9%
2023 12.91 120th 128 6.3%
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Rank History for White students at Red Mesa High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 12.42 362nd 448 19.2%
2022 7.25 364th 409 11.0%
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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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Data source: Arizona Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Red Mesa High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 3 0 0 0 453 n/a n/a -83 373
1989 3 0 0 0 431 n/a n/a -100 334
1990 4 n/a n/a n/a 410 n/a n/a -87 327
1991 0 0 0 0 405 n/a n/a -171 234
1992 0 0 0 0 260 n/a n/a 0 260
1993 3 0 0 0 281 n/a n/a 0 284
1994 0 0 0 0 284 n/a n/a 0 284
1995 2 0 0 0 259 n/a n/a 0 261
1996 2 0 0 0 259 n/a n/a 0 261
1997 2 0 0 0 248 n/a n/a 0 250
1998 4 0 0 1 239 n/a n/a 0 244
1999 3 0 0 1 249 n/a n/a 0 253
2000 1 0 0 1 265 n/a n/a 0 267
2001 1 0 0 2 299 n/a n/a 0 302
2002 0 0 0 0 292 n/a n/a 0 292
2003 0 0 0 0 292 n/a n/a 0 292
2004 0 0 0 0 294 n/a n/a 0 294
2005 2 0 1 0 297 n/a n/a 0 300
2006 1 0 3 0 307 n/a n/a 0 311
2007 5 0 2 0 353 n/a n/a 0 360
2008 2 0 1 0 342 n/a n/a 0 345
2009 2 0 2 0 320 n/a n/a 0 324
2010 4 0 1 0 327 n/a n/a 0 332
2011 1 0 0 1 287 0 0 0 289
2012 2 1 0 0 254 0 0 0 257
2013 1 0 0 0 182 0 0 0 183
2014 2 0 0 0 180 0 1 0 183
2015 1 0 0 0 214 0 1 0 216
2016 0 0 0 0 203 0 0 0 203
2017 4 0 0 1 187 0 0 0 192
2018 1 0 0 0 152 0 0 0 153
2019 0 0 0 0 179 0 0 0 179
2020 0 0 0 0 157 0 0 0 157
2021 1 0 0 0 163 0 0 0 164
2022 1 2 0 1 164 0 0 0 168
2023 1 0 1 0 166 0 0 0 168
2024 0 0 1 0 169 1 0 0 171

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 Red Mesa High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 373 24.0 15.5 n/a
1989 334 25.0 13.3 n/a
1990 327 25.3 12.9 n/a
1991 234 25.0 9.3 n/a
1992 260 25.0 10.4 n/a
1993 284 23.0 12.3 n/a
1994 284 24.0 11.8 n/a
1995 261 26.0 10.0 n/a
1996 261 26.0 10.0 n/a
1997 250 20.8 12.0 n/a
1998 244 18.0 13.6 n/a
1999 253 20.0 12.7 n/a
2000 267 21.0 12.7 n/a
2001 302 18.5 16.3 n/a
2002 292 14.0 20.9 n/a
2003 292 14.0 20.9 n/a
2004 294 13.0 22.6 73.8
2005 300 20.0 15.0 n/a
2006 311 22.0 14.1 n/a
2007 360 27.0 13.3 n/a
2008 345 24.5 14.1 n/a
2009 324 23.0 14.1 0.3
2010 332 17.0 19.5 n/a
2011 289 23.0 12.5 0
2012 257 24.0 10.7 83.7
2013 183 20.0 9.1 84.7
2014 183 15.0 12.2 69.4
2015 216 15.0 14.4 n/a
2016 203 16.0 12.6 85.2
2017 192 16.0 12.0 n/a
2018 153 13.0 11.7 47.7
2019 179 13.0 13.7 47.5
2020 157 14.3 10.9 59.2
2021 164 13.3 12.3 59.1
2022 168 11.0 15.2 59.5
2023 168 11.0 15.2 59.5
2024 171 n/a n/a 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 Red Mesa High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 373 24.0 15.5 n/a
1989 334 25.0 13.3 n/a
1990 327 25.3 12.9 n/a
1991 234 25.0 9.3 n/a
1992 260 25.0 10.4 n/a
1993 284 23.0 12.3 n/a
1994 284 24.0 11.8 n/a
1995 261 26.0 10.0 n/a
1996 261 26.0 10.0 n/a
1997 250 20.8 12.0 n/a
1998 244 18.0 13.6 n/a
1999 253 20.0 12.7 n/a
2000 267 21.0 12.7 n/a
2001 302 18.5 16.3 n/a
2002 292 14.0 20.9 n/a
2003 292 14.0 20.9 n/a
2004 294 13.0 22.6 73.8
2005 300 20.0 15.0 n/a
2006 311 22.0 14.1 n/a
2007 360 27.0 13.3 n/a
2008 345 24.5 14.1 n/a
2009 324 23.0 14.1 0.3
2010 332 17.0 19.5 n/a
2011 289 23.0 12.5 0
2012 257 24.0 10.7 83.7
2013 183 20.0 9.1 84.7
2014 183 15.0 12.2 69.4
2015 216 15.0 14.4 n/a
2016 203 16.0 12.6 85.2
2017 192 16.0 12.0 n/a
2018 153 13.0 11.7 47.7
2019 179 13.0 13.7 47.5
2020 157 14.3 10.9 59.2
2021 164 13.3 12.3 59.1
2022 168 11.0 15.2 59.5
2023 168 11.0 15.2 59.5
2024 171 n/a n/a 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 Red Mesa 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)
2022 $7,981 (31.1%) $4,373 (17.0%) $20,335 (79.2%) $9,355 (36.4%) $3,978 (15.5%) $13,333 (51.9%) $25,687

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Red Mesa 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.

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students179168
 6.1%
African American00
American Indian179166
 7.3%
Asian01
Hispanic00
Pacific Islander00
White01
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients47.5%59.5%
 12%

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In the 2023-24 school year, 171 students attended Red Mesa High School.

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