American Indian Education KnowledgeBase

This KnowledgeBase archive includes content and external links that were accurate and relevant as of September 30, 2019.

The American Indian Education KnowledgeBase is an online resource to aid education professionals in their efforts to improve the education of American Indian students and close the achievement gap American Indian students have faced in public, Bureau of Indian Education, and other schools.

Charter Schools Listing

Alaska

Alaska Native Cultural Charter School
7041 DeBarr Rd.
Anchorage, AK 99504
Phone: 907-575-6195
Website: http://www.asdk12.org/schools/anccs/pages/
Opened: 2008 Enrollment: 200 Grades: K-6 Status: Open
Description: The school offers students a curriculum focused on Alaska Native culture and a rigorous academic program that develops academic achievement.

Ayaprun Elitnaurvik Yup?ik Immersion School
1010 Fourth Ave.
Bethel, AK 99559
Phone: 907-543-1645
Opened: 1999 Enrollment: 141 Grades: K-6 Status: Open
Description: Thematic approach using the arts and environment; works closely with tribal leaders and provides tribal language immersion program. Native American population.

Effie Kokrine Charter School
601 Loftus Rd.
Fairbanks, AK 99709
Phone: 907-474-0958
Website: http://www.k12northstar.org/effiekokrine
Opened: 2005 Enrollment: 105 Grades: 7-12 Status: Open
Description: Emphasis on Alaskan Native American and Alaskan cultures, governance and the environment. Short school schedule.

Arizona

Academy of Building Industries
1547 Lipan Blvd.
Fort Mohave, AZ 86426
Phone: 928-788-2601
Opened: 2004 Enrollment: 120 Grades: 9-12 Status: Open
Description: Emphasis on mastering academic skills utilizing the Pima and Maricopa cultures. Native American population.

Blackwater Community School (Gila River) Hwy 87 Blackwater School Rd.
Coolidge, AZ 85228
Phone: 520-215-5859
Website: http://bwcs.k12.az.us/
Opened: 1999 Enrollment: 250 Grades: K-4 Status: Open
Description: Recognizes and develops unique languages and cultures through academic and interpersonal experiences. Native American population.

Excel Education Centers - Williams
790 E. Rodeo Road
Williams, AZ 86046
Phone: 928-635-3998
Website: http://www.exceleducationcenters.org/
Opened: 1999 Enrollment: 70 Grades: 9-12 Status: Open
Description: Encourages individuality, supports intellectual, physical, social and emotional development and utilizes small classes. Features individual educational success plans and computer assisted instruction. Native American population.

Ha:san Middle School and Ha:san Preparatory and Leadership School (Tohono O'odham)
667 N. 7th Ave.
Tucson, AZ 85705
Phone: 520-622-0621
Website: http://www.hasanprep.org/
Opened: 2006 Enrollment: 60 Grades: 6-8 Status: Open
Description: Academically rigorous, bicultural and community-based high school. Seeks to help students become strong and responsible contributors to the community. Native American population.

Hopi Junior/Senior High School A Harvard Project on American Indian Economic Development - Honoring Nations Award Recipient 2005 Hwy. 264, Behind Police Dept.
Keams Canyon, AZ 86034
Phone: 928-738-5111
Website: http://www.hjshs.k12.az.us/ â€“ link to case study
Opened: 1999 Enrollment: 740 Grades: 7-12 Status: Open
Description: Emphasis on daily attendance, parent and community involvement and creating a positive environment for learning. Seeks to graduate students who will become self-supporting. Native American population.

Ira H. Hayes Memorial Applied Learning Center
P.O. Box 10899
Bapchule, AZ 85221
Phone: 520-315-5100
Website: http://www.irahayes.org/
Opened: 2000 Enrollment: 112 Grades: 9-12 Status: Open
Description: Prepares students to successfully attend institutions of higher education or technical schools and to become effective community members. Native American population.

Kin Dah Lichii Oltá Charter School
5 mi. E. of Ganado, 8 mi. E. of Hwy. 264
Ganado, AZ 86505
Phone: 928-755-3439
Opened: 1999 Enrollment: 215 Grades: K-8 Status: Open
Description: Comprehensive learning and living environment designed to enable each student to acquire the necessary personal, social and educational skills. Native American population.

Little Singer Junior High School
Route N-71, Navajo Reservation
Winslow, AZ 86047
Phone: 928-526-6680
Opened: 1998 Enrollment: 19 Grades: 7-8 Status: Open
Description: In cooperation with the home, nurtures students to develop intellectual, social, physical and emotional skills within a multicultural setting, with a focus on the Navajo culture. Native American population.

Nazlini Community School 
N. Navajo Route #27
Nazlini, AZ 86540
Phone: 928-755-6125
Opened: 1998 Enrollment: 150 Grades: K-8 Status: Open
Description: Educates Native American children to become literate, creative, self-confident and responsible citizens of their community, tribe and country.

Salt River High School
4827 N. Country Club Dr.
Scottsdale, AZ 85256
Phone: 480-362-2061
Website: http://www.srpmic-ed.org/
Opened: 1998 Enrollment: 300 Grades: 7-12 Status: Open
Description: Educational achievement in an environment sensitive to the cultural needs of community students. Utilizes traditional Pima-Maricopa Indian cultural values. Native American population

Tolani Lake Elementary School Academy
Navajo Rd. 24 at Tolani Lake Rd.
Winslow, AZ 86034
Phone: 928-686-6101
Opened: 2000 Enrollment: 75 Grades: K-8 Status: Open
Description: In cooperation with the family in the home to develop and strengthen the skills and capabilities of each student intellectually, emotionally, physically and socially. Native American population.

Vechij Himdag Mashchamakud
168 S. Skill Center Rd.
Sacaton, AZ 85247
Phone: 520-562-3286
Opened: 2001 Enrollment: 85 Grades: 7-12 Status: Open
Description: Community based Native American education program centered on academic and cultural learning. Meets the individual needs of the adolescent youth who have been unsuccessful in traditional public education systems.

Vision Charter High School
5901 S. Calle Santa Cruz
Tucson, AZ 85706
Phone: 520-444-0241
Opened: 1998 Enrollment: 60 Grades: 9-12 Status: Open
Description: Cross-cultural comprehensive teaching and learning environment that empowers students to become life-long learners and contributing community members. Native American population.

California

American Indian Public Charter School
3637 Magee Ave.
Oakland, CA 94619
Phone: 510-482-6000
Website: http://www.aipcs.org/ Opened: 1996 Enrollment: 190 Grades: 6-8 Status: Open
Description: Focuses on core subjects. Classrooms are self-contained, giving students more time to focus on their academics. Native American population.

American Indian Public High School
3626-3628 35th Ave.
Oakland, CA 94619
Phone: 510-482-6000
Website: http://www.aipcs.org/
Opened: 2006 Enrollment: 80 Grades: 9-10 Status: Open
Description: Focuses on core subjects. Classrooms are self-contained, giving students more time to focus on their academics. Native American population.

Barona Indian Charter School
1095 Barona Rd.
Lakeside, CA 92040
Phone: 619-443-0948
Opened: 2002 Enrollment: 90 Grades: K-8 Status: Open
Description: Focuses on teaching the basics such as reading and writing, math, science and social studies, as well as offering instruction in the Kumeyaay culture and language. Native American population.

Four-Winds Community Charter School
2345 Fair St.
Chico, CA 95928
Phone: 530-879-7411
Opened: 1996 Enrollment: 125 Grades: K-9 Status: Open
Description: Core curriculum courses. Native American population.

Klamath River Early College of the Redwoods (Yurok)
1027 Klamath Blvd.
Klamath, CA 95548
Phone: 707-482-1737
Website: http://www.bcoe.org/home/
Opened: 2005 Enrollment: 26 Grades: 9-12 Status: Open
Description: Hands-on and project-based instruction reflecting Yurok culture, traditions and values. Standards-based curriculum. Native American population.

Mattole Valley Charter School
211 Lindley Road
Petrolia, CA 95558
Phone: 707-629-3634
Website: http://www.mattolevalley.com/
Opened: 1998 Enrollment: 1000 Grades: K-12 Status: Open
Description: Provides an alternative educational program through distance learning, a computer network and traditional curriculum-based materials. Features site-based instruction targeting Native American learning styles.

Vivian Banks Charter School
11800 Pala Mission Road
Pala, CA 92059
Phone: 760-742-3300
Opened: 1996 Enrollment: 132 Grades: K-5 Status: Open
Description: Focus is literacy. Use whole-class, small group and individualized instruction through the use of state approved curriculum, aide support in the classrooms, technology and pullout programs. Native American population.

Hawaii

Hakipu'u Learning Center
45-720 Keaahala Rd.
Kaneohe, HI 96744
Phone: 808-235-9155
Opened: 2001 Enrollment: 97 Grades: 7-12 Status: Open
Description: Rigorous academics and quality instruction. Emphasis on Hawaii's cultural history. Native American population.

Halau Ku Mana (a New Century Public Charter School)
3737 Manoa Rd.
Honolulu, HI 96822
Phone: 808-988-8995
Website: http://www.halaukumana.org/
Opened: 2000 Enrollment: 98 Grades: 6-12 Status: Open
Description: Hawaiian language, computer technology, A/V production and economic ventures. Focus in cultural astronomy, plants, holistic health and performing arts. Native American population.

Halau Lokahi (a New Century Public Charter School)
401 Waiakamilo Rd.
Honolulu, HI 96817
Phone: 808-832-3594
Opened: 2001 Enrollment: 221 Grades: K-12 Status: Closed

Hawaii Academy of Arts and Science
15-1397 Homestead Rd.
Pahoa, HI 96778
Phone: 808-965-3730
Opened: 2001 Enrollment: 333 Grades: K-12 Status: Open
Description: Core course work combined with cultural exploration and a strong emphasis on math, science and art.

Ka 'Umeke Ka'eo
222 Desha Ave.
Hilo, HI 96720
Phone: 808-933-3482
Opened: 2001 Enrollment: 168 Grades: K-6 Status: Open
Description: Focus on Hawaii native culture and core curriculum. Native American population.

Ka Wai Hona 'O Ka Na'auao (a New Century Public Charter School)
89-195 Farrington Hwy.
Waianae, HI 96792
Phone: 808-620-9030
Website: http://www.kawaihonapcs.org/
Opened: 2002 Enrollment: 408 Grades: K-6 Status: Open
Description: Hawaiian-focused by virtue of Hawaiian language and cultural aspects in instruction methods. Native American population.

Kanu O Ka' Aina New Century Public Charter School
65-1170 Opelo Rd.
Kamuela, HI 96743
Phone: 808-887-8144
Website: http://www.kalo.org/
Opened: 2000 Enrollment: 151 Grades: K-12 Status: Open
Description: Assessment tailored to native learning styles and multiple intelligence theory. Native American population.

Kanuikapono Learning Center
4095 Kealia Rd.
Anahola, HI 96703
Phone: 808-822-9032
Website: http://www.kanuikapono.org/ Opened: 2002 Enrollment: 49 Grades: K-12 Status: Open
Description: Focus on core curriculum and a strong disciplinary program. Native American population.

Kawaikini New Century Public Charter School
P.O. Box 662014
Lihu'e, HI 96766
Phone: 808-632-2032
Website: http://www.kawaikini.com/
Opened: 2008 Enrollment: 80 Grades: K-12 Status: Open
Description: Language immersion school that focuses on the Hawaiian culture.

Ke Ana La'ahana
1500 Kalaniana'ole Ave.
Hilo, HI 96720
Phone: 808-961-6228
Website: http://www.edithkanakaolefoundation.org
Opened: 2001 Enrollment: 79 Grades: 7-12 Status: Open
Description: Hawaii cultural heritage interwoven into a fundamental curriculum. Native American population.

Ke Kula 'o Nawahiokalani'opu'u Iki
16-120 Opukahaia St., Ste.2
Keaau, HI 96749
Phone: 808-982-4260
Opened: 2001 Enrollment: 160 Grades: K-6 Status: Open
Description: Strong emphasis on history, language

Kona Pacific Island Charter School
Kealakekua, HI 96750
Phone: 808-322-4900
Website: http://konapacificpubliccharterschool.googlepages.com/
Opened: 2008 Enrollment: 100 Grades: K-4 Status: Open
Description: Curriculum embraces the values of Hawaiian culture, with particular focus on environmental education and community sustainability through understanding and respect for the people, land and sea of Hawaii.

Kua O Ka La PCS (Pu'ala'a NCCS)
14-5322 Kaimu/Kapoho Road
Pahoa, HI 96778
Phone: 808-965-5098
Opened: 2002 Enrollment: 60 Grades: 6-12 Status: Open
Description: Focus on archaeology, native plants, trails, wilderness, Hawaiian culture and computers.

Kualapu'u Elementary New Century Public Conversion Charter School
260 Farrington Ave.
Kualapuu, HI 96757
Phone: 808-567-6900
Website: http://www.kualapuu.k12.hi.us/
Opened: 2004 Enrollment: 367 Grades: K-6 Status: Open
Description: English and Hawaiian Language Immersion.

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