Yakama Nation Tribal School

www.yakama.org/

158 Students

High School 8th - 12th

School Overview

The Yakama Nation Tribal School, located in Toppenish, Washington, is an educational institution dedicated to serving the youth of the Yakama Nation and the surrounding community. As a tribal school, it operates with a unique mission that integrates standard academic curricula with the preservation and promotion of Yakama culture, language, and traditional values. By fostering an environment that honors indigenous heritage, the school aims to empower students to achieve academic success while maintaining a strong, confident connection to their tribal identity.

Beyond its focus on cultural integration, the school serves as a vital resource for the community, providing a supportive learning environment designed to meet the specific needs of its student population. The institution emphasizes holistic development, encouraging students to become active, responsible leaders within their nation. Through its partnership with the Yakama Nation and its commitment to educational excellence, the school plays a crucial role in bridging the gap between historical wisdom and future-oriented goals for the next generation of tribal members.

158

Total Students

9.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

94.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Yakama Nation Tribal School
Demographic	Student Count
American Indian	158

American Indian
158 (100.0 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Yakama Nation Tribal School
Phone:	(509)865-4778
Website:	http://www.yakama.org/
Grade Range:	8th - 12th
Total Students:	158
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	9.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	149
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 8 19

Grade 9 37

Grade 10 25

Grade 11 35

Grade 12 42