Alchesay High School

Alchesay High School is a public high school located in Whiteriver, Arizona, serving 806 students in grades 9-12. Despite its relatively high per-student spending, the school has consistently ranked in the bottom quartile of Arizona high schools over the past decade, with a 0 or 1 out of 5 SchoolDigger star rating, indicating below-average performance compared to other schools in the state.

Alchesay High School's academic performance is significantly below the state average, with only 6% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in Science and English Language Arts, compared to the state averages of 19% and 40%, respectively. The school's four-year graduation rate has ranged from 69.8% to 78.4% over the past few years, lower than the state average, and its dropout rate has been high, ranging from 5.2% to 14.7% in recent years. While the school performs relatively better for English Language Learners and Special Education students, its performance is particularly concerning for Native American students, who make up a significant portion of the student population.

Despite the relatively high spending per student at Alchesay High School, the school's academic outcomes remain significantly below the state average, suggesting the need for a more strategic approach to improving student performance. The Whiteriver Unified District, which oversees Alchesay High School, may need to implement targeted interventions and support systems to address the unique needs of the school's diverse student population and drive meaningful improvements in academic achievement and student success.