Window Rock High School facts for kids

Window Rock High School is a public high school located in Fort Defiance, Arizona. This community is in Apache County, Arizona. Window Rock High School is the only high school in the Window Rock Unified School District.

The school district, and therefore the high school, serves several communities nearby. These include Fort Defiance, Oak Springs, St. Michaels, Window Rock, and most of Sawmill.

School History

The school district first opened in the mid-1950s. High school students started attending about two years later. The very first students graduated in 1958 and 1959. The main school building was finished in 1960.

Sadly, a big fire destroyed the school in April 1981. This fire caused a lot of damage. A brand new school building was constructed later in that same decade.

Student Population

On October 1, 2010, Window Rock High School had 728 students. Almost all of these students, about 99%, were of Navajo ancestry. The school welcomes students from many surrounding areas. These areas include Fort Defiance, St. Michaels, Sawmill, Hunters Point, and Oak Springs.

Sports Teams

The sports teams at Window Rock High School are called the "Fighting Scouts." The school is part of the Arizona Interscholastic Association's 3A Conference. This means they compete against other schools in their division. The basketball team was once coached by Raul Mendoza.

Famous Graduates

• Ryneldi Becenti: She was the first Native American woman to play in the WNBA.
• Stephanie Yellowhair: She is a Navajo activist who works for transgender rights.