Valley High School is a high school in Sanders, Arizona. It is the only high school under the jurisdiction of the Sanders Unified School District, which also includes an elementary school and a middle school. Sanders Valley High School is home to the Fighting Pirates. The school's colors are blue and gold.
Native - Sanders Valley High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11-19% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 45%).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Vocational school
- Grades: 9-12
- Math Proficiency: 11-19%
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Top 1% in AZ)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
4 students
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Year Founded
1905
Colors
Blue, Gold
Last Day of School
Wed. May 20, 2026
School Mascot
Pirates
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)11-19%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)11-19%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
(21-22)100%
5%
Asian
(21-22)n/a
3%
Hispanic
(21-22)n/a
47%
Black
(21-22)n/a
6%
White
(21-22)n/a
35%
Hawaiian
(21-22)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(21-22)n/a
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Pirates
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% AZ state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% AZ state average).
How many students attend Native - Sanders Valley High School?
4 students attend Native - Sanders Valley High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Native - Sanders Valley High School students are American Indian.
What grades does Native - Sanders Valley High School offer ?
Native - Sanders Valley High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Native - Sanders Valley High School part of?
Native - Sanders Valley High School is part of Northeast Arizona Technological Institute Of Vocat (81114) School District.
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