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Best Apache County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 21 public high schools serving 3,927 students in Apache County, AZ.
The top-ranked public high schools in Apache County, AZ are St. Johns High School, Lichii Deezh Ahi Learning Academy and Red Valley/cove High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Apache County, AZ public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Arizona public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 45% statewide average). High schools in Apache County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public high schools.
Apache County, AZ public high school have a Graduation Rate of 76%, which is less than the Arizona average of 78%.
The school with highest graduation rate is St. Johns High School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Arizona or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Arizona public high school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Apache County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
St. Johns High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
360 Redskin Drive
Saint Johns, AZ 85936
(928) 337-2221
Gr: 9-12 | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #22.
Lichii Deezh Ahi Learning Academy
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
I-40 Hwy 191
Sanders, AZ 86512
(855) 678-7873
Gr: K-12
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Red Valley/cove High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Navajo Route N13 2miles South
Teec Nos Pos, AZ 86514
(928) 653-4200
Gr: 9-12 | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
St. Johns Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
450 South 13th West
Saint Johns, AZ 85936
(928) 337-2221
Gr: 9-12 | 16 students Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #55.
Round Valley High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
550 North Butler St.
Springerville, AZ 85938
(928) 333-6800
Gr: 9-12 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #66.
Round Valley Aoi
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
585 N. Butler St.
Springerville, AZ 85938
(928) 333-6890
Gr: K-12 | 46 students Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #77.
Native - Red Mesa High School
Vocational School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39% )
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Mile Post 448 Highway 160
Teec Nos Pos, AZ 86514
(928) 656-4127
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #88.
Native - Window Rock High School
Vocational School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34% )
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Navajo Route 12
Fort Defiance, AZ 86504
(928) 729-7015
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #99.
Window Rock High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Navajo Route 12
Fort Defiance, AZ 86504
(928) 729-7006
Gr: 9-12 | 548 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
Rank: #1010.
Native - Chinle High School
Vocational School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 15-19% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Hwy. 191 & Navajo Route 7
Chinle, AZ 86503
(928) 674-9550
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #1111.
Chinle High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Us Hwy 191, Navajo Route 7
Chinle, AZ 86503
(928) 674-9500
Gr: 9-12 | 956 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Rank: #1212.
Hozho Online Academy
(Math: 9% | Reading: 19% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
19 Rte 27
Chinle, AZ 86503
(928) 674-9654
Gr: K-12
Rank: #1313.
Native - Ganado High School
Vocational School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 10-14% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Ganado High School Hwy. 264
Ganado, AZ 86505
(928) 755-1400
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #1414.
Valley High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
I 40 And Us 191
Sanders, AZ 86512
(855) 678-7873
Gr: 9-12 | 193 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Rank: #1515.
Red Mesa High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
N Hwy 160
Teec Nos Pos, AZ 86514
(928) 656-4177
Gr: 9-12 | 140 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: #1616.
Native - Sanders Valley High School
Vocational School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
I-40 & Us 191
Sanders, AZ 86512
(928) 656-4121
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #1717.
Ganado High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Hwy 264
Ganado, AZ 86505
(928) 755-1510
Gr: 9-12 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: n/an/a
Many Farms High School
N Hwy 191
Many Farms, AZ 86538
(928) 781-6226
Gr: 9-12 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: n/an/a
Native - Red Valley/cove High School
Vocational School
North Route 13 Mp 22 Red Vall
Teec Nos Pos, AZ 86514
(928) 653-4204
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Rock Point Community School
Highway 191
Rock Point, AZ 86545
(928) 659-4221
Gr: K-12 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: n/an/a
Rough Rock Community School
Hc61 Hwy 59
Chinle, AZ 86503
(928) 728-3705
Gr: K-12 | 230 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Apache County, AZ?
The top-ranked public high schools in Apache County, AZ include St. Johns High School, Lichii Deezh Ahi Learning Academy and Red Valley/cove High School.
How many public high schools are located in Apache County?
21 public high schools are located in Apache County.
What is the racial composition of students in Apache County?
Apache County public high schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Arizona public high schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Apache County are often viewed compared to one another?

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