Ganado High School is a high school in Ganado, Arizona. It is the only high school under the jurisdiction of the Ganado Unified School District. In addition to Ganado the district serves Burnside, Cornfields, Klagetoh, Steamboat, and Toyei.
Serving 435 students in grades 9-12, Ganado High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 435 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Graduation Rate: 55-59% (Btm 50% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ganado High School's student population of 435 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
435 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Colors
White, Maroon, Columbia blue
School Rankings
Ganado High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ganado High School is 0.13, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1873 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
93%
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
5%
48%
Black
n/a
6%
White
n/a
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
55-59%
77%
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ganado High School's ranking?
Ganado High School is ranked #1873 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Ganado High School often compared to?
Ganado High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Chinle High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ganado High School?
The graduation rate of Ganado High School is 55-59%, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 77%.
How many students attend Ganado High School?
435 students attend Ganado High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Ganado High School students are American Indian, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ganado High School?
Ganado High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Ganado High School offer ?
Ganado High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ganado High School part of?
Ganado High School is part of Ganado Unified School District (4157).
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