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#753 of 2,006 schools in AZ

Top 38% in state

White Mountain Institute

High School · Show Low Unified District (4393) · Show Low, AZ

A Show Low Unified District (4393) high school serving grades 9th – 12th.

500 W OLD LINDEN RD, Show Low, AZ 85901

  • Math 25% proficient (2019)
  • Reading 25% proficient (2019)
  • 50%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.8Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data3
Annual Change+0.25 pts/yr
Data Period2017–2019
TrendStable
Academics6.0Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency25% (2019 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency25% (2019 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency25% (2019 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)28% (model expectation from 2019 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-2.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile43th
College Readiness8.8Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate50%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment1.9Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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District spending per student$8,990

Students at White Mountain Institute score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 28%).

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2019 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.

Math Proficiency25%(2019 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2019 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency25%(2019 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2019 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency has held near 25% across the 3-year record (2017–2019).

Show all 3 years by subject
2017
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2018
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2019
Math
25%
ELA
25%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2017-2019) · reading/ELA 25% (multi-year average, 2017-2019)

Based on 6 test records from AZ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

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The neighborhood

Where White Mountain Institute sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 7Car-Dependent
  • Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,014/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Show Low), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$60,313

Median home value

$256,300

Median rent

$1,009/mo

College educated

25.7%

Homeownership

74.9%

Poverty rate

12.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85901; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Navit - Show Low High SchoolEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated9–120.0 mi1Compare →
Show Low High SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.23–120.0 mi836Compare →
Wmi on LineEnrollment path unverifiedNot ratedK–120.3 mi13Compare →
Navit - Northland Pioneer College WmcEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated9–121.3 mi10Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Show Low Unified District (4393)

Schools in district
8
Rank in district
#2 of 6
District spending per student
$8,990NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
17.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

White Mountain Institute is listed in Show Low Unified District (4393); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About White Mountain Institute

White Mountain Institute is a public high school in Show Low, AZ, part of Show Low Unified District (4393), serving approximately 40 students in grades 9th-12th. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #753 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2019) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2019).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about White Mountain Institute

What grades does White Mountain Institute serve?

White Mountain Institute serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend White Mountain Institute?

White Mountain Institute has an enrollment of approximately 40 students.

How does White Mountain Institute rank in AZ?

White Mountain Institute ranks #753 of 2,006 schools in AZ.

What is White Mountain Institute's MySchoolScout rating?

White Mountain Institute has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at White Mountain Institute?

Based on loaded state assessment records, White Mountain Institute has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2019) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2019).

Is White Mountain Institute a charter school?

No, White Mountain Institute is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is White Mountain Institute a Title I school?

No, White Mountain Institute is not currently a Title I school.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
40
Type
alternative
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Navajo County
4-Year Graduation
50%+
Area population (ZIP 85901)
18,821
Area average commute
22.6 min
Area median age
49.3
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2019 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2019 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 85901; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2017-2019; directory SY 2023–24

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