Tuba City Boarding School

School Overview
Tuba City Boarding School, located in Tuba City, Arizona, serves as a significant educational institution within the Bureau of Indian Education (BIE) system. Situated on the Navajo Nation, the school is deeply integrated into the local community and is committed to providing a culturally responsive education. It primarily serves Native American students, focusing on academic achievement while upholding the values, traditions, and language of the Navajo people. The institution strives to create a supportive environment that prepares students for success in both higher education and their future careers.

As a boarding facility, the school provides a comprehensive environment that extends beyond traditional classroom instruction, emphasizing holistic student development. By offering a structured setting that combines rigorous academics with extracurricular programming, Tuba City Boarding School works to meet the unique social and emotional needs of its student population. Through its partnership with the Navajo community and the BIE, the school aims to foster a strong sense of identity and academic excellence, ensuring that students are well-equipped to contribute positively to their community and the world at large.
1,040
Total Students
64.0
Full-Time Teachers
16.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
99.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Tuba City Boarding School
Demographic Student Count
American Indian1,040
  • American Indian
    1,040 (100.0%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Tuba City Boarding School
Phone: (928)283-2330
Website: http://www.tcbs.bie.edu
Grade Range: K - 8th
Total Students: 1,040
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 64.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 1,037
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Kindergarten 123
Grade 1 102
Grade 2 112
Grade 3 99
Grade 4 115
Grade 5 98
Grade 6 138
Grade 7 127
Grade 8 126

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Tuba City Boarding School
Grade Student Count
Kindergarten123
Grade 1102
Grade 2112
Grade 399
Grade 4115
Grade 598
Grade 6138
Grade 7127
Grade 8126
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Tuba City Boarding School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female50048.1%
Male54051.9%