Shonto Preparatory School is a K–12 school system in Shonto, Arizona. The Shonto Preparatory School district includes a K–8 Bureau of Indian Affairs grant school and Shonto Preparatory Technology High School, a charter high school.
Serving 59 students in grades 9-12, Shonto Preparatory Technology High School ranks in the top 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 59 students
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Shonto Preparatory Technology High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Science Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
Shonto Preparatory Technology High School's student population of 59 students has declined by 28% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
59 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Year Founded
1997
Colors
White, Purple, Gold
School Calendar
School Rankings
Shonto Preparatory Technology High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Shonto Preparatory Technology High School is 0.00, 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
#873 out of 1921 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
100%
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
n/a
48%
Black
n/a
6%
White
n/a
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
77%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
100%
9%
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 Shonto Preparatory Technology High School's ranking?
Shonto Preparatory Technology High School is ranked #873 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Shonto Preparatory Technology High School?
The graduation rate of Shonto Preparatory Technology High School is 50%, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 77%.
How many students attend Shonto Preparatory Technology High School?
59 students attend Shonto Preparatory Technology High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Shonto Preparatory Technology High School students are American Indian.
What grades does Shonto Preparatory Technology High School offer ?
Shonto Preparatory Technology High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Shonto Preparatory Technology High School part of?
Shonto Preparatory Technology High School is part of Shonto Governing Board Of Education Inc. (6353) School District.
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