Serving 40 students in grades 9-12, White Mountain Institute ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher 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 45%).
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 40 students
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in AZ)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
White Mountain Institute ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
White Mountain Institute's student population of 40 students has grown by 110% over five school years.
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
School Rankings
The diversity score of White Mountain Institute is 0.51, 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.
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) School District.
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