Dennehotso Boarding School

Dennehotso Boarding School serves 138 students in grades Kindergarten-8. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Arizona state level of 17:1.

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 138 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • : ≤5%
  • : ≤5%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Dennehotso Boarding School's student population of 138 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
138 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Dennehotso Boarding 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.
This School
State Level (AZ)
≤5%
35%
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≤5%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Dennehotso Boarding School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Dennehotso Boarding School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
100%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Dennehotso Boarding School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
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
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0.00
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Dennehotso Boarding School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
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?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Dennehotso Boarding School?
138 students attend Dennehotso Boarding School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Dennehotso Boarding School students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dennehotso Boarding School?
Dennehotso Boarding School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Dennehotso Boarding School offer ?
Dennehotso Boarding School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Dennehotso Boarding School part of?
Dennehotso Boarding School is part of Dennehotso Boarding School District.

School Reviews

5   8/9/2019
DBS Has wonderful staff. The teachers work hard to ensure students have a positive learning experience.
- Posted by Parent - Former student at DBS
4   3/2/2019
This school is a very good school in a small quiet town. The teachers are excellent.
- Posted by Parent - Mrs. Begay

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 138 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • : ≤5%
  • : ≤5%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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