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.
1,098
Total Students
60.0
Full-Time Teachers
18.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
94.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Tuba City Boarding School
Demographic Student Count
American Indian1,098
  • American Indian
    1,098 (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://tcbs.bie.edu/
Grade Range: K - 8th
Total Students: 1,098
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 60.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 18.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 1,037
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Kindergarten 162
Grade 1 106
Grade 2 106
Grade 3 110
Grade 4 128
Grade 5 109
Grade 6 116
Grade 7 128
Grade 8 133

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Tuba City Boarding School
Grade Student Count
Kindergarten162
Grade 1106
Grade 2106
Grade 3110
Grade 4128
Grade 5109
Grade 6116
Grade 7128
Grade 8133
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Tuba City Boarding School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female51346.7%
Male58553.3%