White Mountain Institute in Show Low, AZ, serves 40 students in grades 9–12 with a student–teacher ratio reported as 0:1 in 2023, reflecting limited teaching staff availability compared to typical schools.
The school's math proficiency is 50%, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 34% and the district average of 30% in 2023, placing it in the top 20% statewide for math.
Reading proficiency stands at 50%, which is higher than the state average of 40%, though this proficiency level reflects ongoing challenges relative to higher district averages reported in some years.
Science proficiency is also 50%, exceeding the state average of 24% and district average of 26%, ranking the school in the top 10% in Arizona for science.
Graduation rate is 50%, which is significantly lower than the state average of 77% and the Show Low Unified District rate of 87%, indicating a need for improvement in student completion outcomes.
Top Rankings
White Mountain Institute ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
40 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers (20-21)
2 teachers
Year Founded
1975
Colors
Gold, Forest Green
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
13%
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
18%
48%
Black
2%
6%
White
67%
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
35%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (08-09)
7%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of White Mountain Institute?
The graduation rate of White Mountain Institute is 50%, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 77%.
How many students attend White Mountain Institute?
40 students attend White Mountain Institute.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of White Mountain Institute students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Black.
What grades does White Mountain Institute offer ?
White Mountain Institute offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is White Mountain Institute part of?
White Mountain Institute is part of Show Low Unified District (4393).
