For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 566 students in Fort Defiance, AZ.
The top-ranked public high schools in Fort Defiance, AZ are Native - Window Rock High School and Window Rock High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fort Defiance, AZ public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Arizona public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 45% statewide average). High schools in Fort Defiance have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public high schools.
Fort Defiance, AZ public high school have a Graduation Rate of 82%, which is more than the Arizona average of 78%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Window Rock High School, with 80-84% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Arizona or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 100% 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 Fort Defiance, AZ (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Native - Window Rock High School
Vocational School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Navajo Route 12
Fort Defiance, AZ 86504
(928) 729-7015
Fort Defiance, AZ 86504
(928) 729-7015
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #22.
Window Rock High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Navajo Route 12
Fort Defiance, AZ 86504
(928) 729-7006
Fort Defiance, AZ 86504
(928) 729-7006
Gr: 9-12 | 566 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
Fort Defiance, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Navajo Route 7
Fort Defiance, AZ 86504
(928) 729-6706
Fort Defiance, AZ 86504
(928) 729-6706
Gr: K-3 | 47 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Navajo Route 7
Fort Defiance, AZ 86504
(928) 729-6706
Fort Defiance, AZ 86504
(928) 729-6706
Gr: K-5 | 474 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Fort Defiance, AZ?
The top-ranked public high schools in Fort Defiance, AZ include Native - Window Rock High School and Window Rock High School.
How many public high schools are located in Fort Defiance?
2 public high schools are located in Fort Defiance.
What is the racial composition of students in Fort Defiance?
Fort Defiance public high schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Arizona public high schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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