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White Mountain Institute (Closed 2025)

1201 N. Cougar Lane
Show Low, AZ 85901
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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.
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White Mountain Institute ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:

<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
40 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers (20-21)
2 teachers
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This School
State Level (AZ)
<50%
34%
(18-19)
<50%
45%
<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
0.51
≥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
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>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).

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