SMIS serves Pre-Kindergarten 3 and 4 year olds through 12th-grade students
St. Michael Indian School was founded by Saint Katharine Drexel of the Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament in 1902.
The school's mission is to provide students from local Native American communities with a quality education rooted in Catholic values, is sensitive to Native heritage, teaches leadership skills, and enables students to contribute in a culturally diverse world.
SMIS is dual accredited and is in-person non-dormitory day school only.
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Top Ranked AZ School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 389 students
- Yearly Tuition: $5,000
- Acceptance rate: 90%
- Average class size: 16 students
- Application Deadline: Apr. 1 / rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
St. Michael Indian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Affordability
Advanced Degrees
Student Body
Extracurriculars
School History
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Year Founded
1902
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
389 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
98%
State avg.: 40%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
80%
Average Class Size
16 students
List of Courses Offered
Matriculation DataMatric. Data
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Uniform - school colored polos, white button ups, ties, criss cross ties, plaid skirts & jumpers, and khaki/back dress or khaki pants
Uniform - school colored polos, white button ups, ties, criss cross ties, plaid skirts & jumpers, and khaki/back dress or khaki pants
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
Apr. 1 / rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
2023-2024 Academic Year
$5,000 Preschool 2, 3, & 4 year olds
$5,500 Kindergarten -5th grade
$6,000 6th Grade to 8th Grade
$6,750 9th to 12th Grade
Summer Program Cost Notes
Dependent on the number of program enrolled
% on Financial Aid
95%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$6,750
Acceptance Rate
90%
National avg.: 85%
Admissions Director
Renee Tsinnie
Admissions Associate
Dee Weber
Endowment Size
$1.8 million
Sports
Total Sports Offered
8 sports
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
12 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
After School Enrichment Program, Book Club, High School Student Council, Musical Productions, National Honor Society (NHS), National Junior Honor Society (NJHS), Robotics, Spelling Bee, Student Ambassador Program, Work Study
Arts and Music Programs:
Elementary Choir, High School Choir
After School Enrichment Program, Book Club, High School Student Council, Musical Productions, National Honor Society (NHS), National Junior Honor Society (NJHS), Robotics, Spelling Bee, Student Ambassador Program, Work Study
Arts and Music Programs:
Elementary Choir, High School Choir
School Notes
- Online application fee $25 Documentation Required: Social Security, Birth Certificate, Latest Grade Report, Official Transcripts, If applicable:IEP report, Certificate of Indian Blood, Legal Guardianships, Legal documents 4-step admission: 1. Application, 2. Placement Exam 3. Family Interview 4. Student Account Interview
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does St. Michael Indian School cost?
St. Michael Indian School's tuition is approximately $5,000 for private students.
What schools are St. Michael Indian School often compared to?
St. Michael Indian Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Immanuel Mission School by visitors of our site.
What is the acceptance rate of St. Michael Indian School?
The acceptance rate of St. Michael Indian School is 90%, which is higher than the national average of 88%.
What sports does St. Michael Indian School offer?
St. Michael Indian School offers 8 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Soccer, Softball, Track and Field and Volleyball.
What is St. Michael Indian School's ranking?
St. Michael Indian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Arizona for: Least expensive tuition, Highest percentage of students of color, Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees, Largest student body, Most extracurriculars offered and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for St. Michael Indian School?
The application deadline for St. Michael Indian School is Apr. 1 / rolling (applications are due on Apr. 1 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).
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