SMIS serves Pre-Kindergarten 2, 3 and 4-year-olds, K - 5, middle school and high school students.
St. Michael Indian School was founded by Saint Katharine Drexel of the Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament in 1902 and currently operates under a Board of Directors.
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 an in-person, non-dormitory day school only.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked AZ School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 355 students
- Yearly Tuition: $6,500
- Acceptance rate: 90%
- Average class size: 16 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
St. Michael Indian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
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
Colors
Black, White, Red
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
Campus Size
25 acres
Student Body
Total Students
355 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
99%
State avg.: 39%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
National avg.: 11:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
85%
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
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
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.: 82%
College Acceptance Rate
90%
Admissions Director
Dawn Kasuse
Admissions Associate
Tazbah Yazzie
Application URL
Endowment Size
$1.8 million
Sports
Total Sports Offered
8 sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
13 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
After School Enrichment ProgramBook Club
High School Student CouncilMiddle School Student Council
Musical ProductionsNational Honor Society (NHS)
National Junior Honor Society (NJHS)Robotics
Spelling BeeStudent Ambassador Program
Work Study
Arts and Music Programs:
Elementary ChoirHigh School Choir
School Notes
- School Motto: Educating Hearts and Minds Since 1902.
- School Mascot: Cardinal
- 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
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does St. Michael Indian School cost?
St. Michael Indian School's tuition is approximately $6,500 for private students.
What schools are St. Michael Indian School often compared to?
St. Michael Indian School is 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 87%.
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: 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 rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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