St Michael Indian School
Tel:
(505)979-5590
- St. Michael Indian School was founded by Saint Katharine Drexel of the Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament in 1902.
- The mission of the school is 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 serves Junior Kindergarten through 12th grade students
Quick Stats (2019-20)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Students: 371 students
- Yearly Tuition: $4,500
- Acceptance rate: 90%
- Average class size: 21 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
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St Michael Indian School places among the top 20% of private schools in Arizona for:
- Category Attribute
- Advanced Degrees Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees
- Student Body Largest student body
- School History Oldest founding date
School Overview
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) |
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-12 |
| Year Founded | 1902 |
| Summer School Offered | Yes |
Student Body
| Total Students | 371 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 98% State avg.: 38% |
| Students by Grade |
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Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 23 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| % Faculty w/Advanced Degree | 80% |
| Average Class Size | 21 students |
| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses |
| Matriculation DataMatric. Data | Link to Matriculation Data |
| Classroom Dress Code | Formal (Uniform Khakis, polos, button ups, ties, criss cross ties, skirts) |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $4,500 |
| Tuition Notes | 18/19 School Year: JK & K $4,000; Gr 1-6 $4,000; Gr 7-8 $4,000 and Gr 9-12 $4,500. Family discounts for multi-child. |
| % on Financial Aid | 76% |
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $3,000 |
| Acceptance Rate | 90% National avg.: 85% |
| Admissions Director | Paige Taliman |
| Admissions Associate | Kimberly Billiman |
Sports
| Total Sports Offered | 8 sports |
| Sports | Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Soccer, Softball, Track and Field, VolleyballBaseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Soccer, Softball, Track and Field, Volleyball, |
Extracurriculars
| Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric. | 11 extracurriculars |
| ExtracurricularsExtra-curric. | Club or Organization: After School Enrichment Program, Chess Team, Drama Club, Elementary Student Council, High School Student Council, Middle School Student Council, National Honor Society (NHS), National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) Arts and Music Programs: Elementary Choir, High School Choir, Middle School Choir |
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Nearby Private Schools
- The nearest high school to St Michael Indian School is Hilltop Christian (6.5 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Hilltop Christian School (3.3 miles away)
- The nearest preschool is Hilltop Christian School (3.3 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Saint MichaelsSt Michaels Assoc For Sp EdSpecial Education SchoolGrades: Inquire with school | 23 students
0.1 miles
Mustang Road
Saint Michaels, AZ 86511
(928)871-2810 0.1 Inquire with school
23 - GallupHilltop Christian School(Christian)Grades: PK-5 | 73 students
3.3 miles
2 A Deerfield
Gallup, NM 87301 3.3 PK-5
73 - Tse BonitoHilltop Christian(Christian)Grades: K-9 | 165 students
6.5 miles
02A Deerfield Street
Tse Bonito, AZ 87301
(505)371-5726 6.5 K-9
165 - GallupGallup Christian School(Church of Christ)Grades: NS-12 | 51 students
18 miles
12 Theta St
Gallup, NM 87301
(505)722-2007 18 NS-12
51 - GallupWildcat Christian AcademyAlternative School (Christian)Grades: K-12 | 33 students
21.5 miles
Highway 264 Mile Marker 9 Wildcat Dr.
Gallup, NM 87305
(505)371-5368 21.5 K-12
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