Red Mesa High School facts for kids

Red Mesa High School is a school for teenagers in Red Mesa. It is located in a rural area of Apache County, Arizona, close to Teec Nos Pos. This school is one of two high schools managed by the Red Mesa Unified School District. The other school is Red Valley/Cove High School.

About Red Mesa High School

Red Mesa High School helps students from 9th to 12th grade. It is a public school, which means it is open to everyone in the area. The school is known for its strong community ties.

School History and Growth

Red Mesa High School has an interesting history. Before it had its own building, high school classes were held at the elementary school. This was a temporary setup for the older students.

The school's main buildings, called A, B, and C, were dedicated by a special person named Little Dan. He was a medicine man from Sweetwater, Arizona. A medicine man is a spiritual leader in some Native American cultures.

Originally, Red Mesa was part of the Chinle Unified School District. But in July 1983, the Red Mesa Unified School District was created. This new district took over the schools in the Red Mesa area. A few years later, in 1987, the school's gymnasium was finished. This gave students a great place for sports and other activities.

Unique Features of the School

Red Mesa High School has something special: its own radio station! The school runs an FM radio station called KRMH 89.7. This is a cool way for students to learn about broadcasting. They can share music, news, and school announcements with the community.

School Spirit and Community

The sports teams at Red Mesa High School are called "The Redskins." This name is very important to many people in the community. They feel it represents their heritage and spirit.

Most of the students at Red Mesa High School are Native American. The school plays a big role in the lives of these students and their families. It helps them get a good education close to home.