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 (2021)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Students: 371 students
- Yearly Tuition: $4,500
- Acceptance rate: 90%
- Average class size: 21 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Top Placements
St. Michael Indian School places among the top 20% of private schools in Arizona for:
- Category Attribute
- Affordability Least expensive tuition
- Advanced Degrees Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees
- Student Body Largest student body
- Extracurriculars Most extracurriculars offered
- 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 |
| Learning Difference Programs | Yes |
| Year Founded | 1902 |
| Summer School Offered | Yes |
| Summer Program Cost Notes | Dependent on the number of program enrolled |
Student Body
| Total Students | 371 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 99% State avg.: 41% |
| 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 |
| 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 | 2020-2021 $4,500 PK-7th Grade $5,000 8th Grade to 12th Grade |
| % on Financial Aid | 76% |
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $4,000 |
| Acceptance Rate | 90% National avg.: 85% |
| Admissions Director | Renee Tsinnie |
| Admissions Associate | Shawwon Jackson |
| Endowment Size | $1.5 million |
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. | 18 extracurriculars |
| ExtracurricularsExtra-curric. | Club or Organization: After School Enrichment Program, Book Club, Chess Team, Drama Club, Elementary Student Council, High School Student Council, MESA, Middle 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, Middle School Choir |
School Notes
- Documentation: Social Security, Birth Certificate, CIB (if Applicable) Grades/Transcripts: Official transcript from previous school Placement Exam Family Interview
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Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to St. Michael Indian School is St. Michaels Assoc For Sp Ed (1.1 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Hilltop Christian School (3.2 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Saint MichaelsSt. Michaels Assoc For Sp EdSpecial Education SchoolGrades: 3-12 | 13 students
1.1 miles
Mustang Road
Saint Michaels, AZ 86511
(928) 871-2810 1.1 3-12
13 - GallupHilltop Christian School(Christian)Grades: PK-7 | 73 students
3.2 miles
2 A Deerfield
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 371-5726 3.2 PK-7
73 - Tse BonitoHilltop Christian(Christian)Grades: K-9 | 165 students
5.5 miles
02A Deerfield Street
Tse Bonito, AZ 87301
(505) 371-5726 5.5 K-9
165 - GallupGallup Christian School(Church of Christ)Grades: 2-12 | 36 students
18.6 miles
12 Theta St
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 722-2007 18.6 2-12
36 - GallupWildcat Christian AcademyAlternative School (Christian)Grades: K-12 | 36 students
21.9 miles
Highway 264 Mile Marker 9 Wildcat Dr.
Gallup, NM 87305
(505) 371-5368 21.9 K-12
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