San Juan School District reported a total student enrollment of 2,773 for the 2024-2025 school year, according to district profile data released August 22, 2026. The demographic data, which follows a period of school year transitions, highlights a student population that is 54% Native American and 36% White.
District Staffing and Enrollment
The district, which serves 12 schools across rural and remote areas of San Juan County, maintains a staff of 496.54 employees. According to National Center for Education Statistics data from August 22, 2026, the district employs 179.00 full-time equivalent classroom teachers. This results in a student-to-teacher ratio of 16.18 students per instructor.
Teacher Experience and Licensing
The district's workforce includes a diverse range of roles. Data from August 22, 2026, shows that 64% of teachers have seven or more years of experience, while 19% have between zero and three years of experience. Additionally, 17% of teachers have four to six years of experience. The district also reports that 21% of teachers are currently teaching a grade or subject for which they are not licensed, and 16% hold temporary credentials.
Fiscal Overview and Revenue
Financial records from the 2024-2025 school year indicate that San Juan School District manages a total revenue of $70,541,000. This funding is derived from three primary sources: state funding provides $38,615,000 (55%), federal funding contributes $20,291,000 (29%), and local sources provide $11,635,000 (16%). Per the district profile, total expenditures amounted to $55,186,000, with $27,107,000 allocated toward instructional costs.
School Facilities and Enrollment
The district operates several high schools and middle schools to serve its population. According to the district profile, these include Monticello High with 210 students, Monument Valley High with 192 students, San Juan High with 425 students, and Navajo Mountain High with 24 students. Other institutions include Albert R. Lyman Middle with 330 students, Blanding School with 471 students, Bluff School with 74 students, La Sal School with 6 students, Monticello School with 262 students, and Montezuma Creek School with 252 students.
Administration and Support
The San Juan School District is led by Superintendent Christine Fitzgerald. The district's administrative structure includes 13.00 district administrators, 16.78 school administrators, and 20.25 district administrative support staff. Other support services account for 108.84 staff members, while instructional aides number 99.23.
Academic Context
Educational research highlights the importance of academic milestones. In a related context of academic studies, Dr. Spintz Harrison, a Teaching Associate Professor of Social Transformation Studies at Kansas State University, specializes in American Ethnic Studies. Dr. Harrison, who holds a Ph.D. in American Indian Studies from the University of Arizona, grew up in Utah between Moab and the Four Corners Monument.
Community Engagement and School Start
The San Juan School District recently highlighted its commitment to community engagement. On August 14, 2026, Tse'Bii'Nidzisgai Elementary welcomed students for the first day of school. The district also launched an updated Facebook page on August 6, 2026, to improve communication with families and staff.
