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Year Founded

1963

School Calendar

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Campus Size

72 acres

Student Body

Total Students

55 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

90%

State avg.: 39%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

6 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

9:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Application URL

Online Application

School Notes

In 1962, Sun Valley Indian School began in the heart and mind of Gertrude Jones.
She had worked with Native Americans for over 20 years and wanted to do something special for the children.
Her dream was to provide a school that would make a difference in the lives of children from various reservations.
This school would be committed to providing children with a quality Christian education.
Our mission is to reach children and youth for Christ and develop their Christian character through teaching and discipleship.

School Motto: 'I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly.' - John 10:10b

In 1962, Sun Valley Indian School began in the heart and mind of Gertrude Jones. She had worked with Native Americans for over 20 years and wanted to do something special for the children. Her dream was to provide a school that would make a difference in the lives of children from various reservations. This school would be committed to providing children with a quality Christian education. Our mission is to reach children and youth for Christ and develop their Christian character through teaching and discipleship.

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