Navajo Preparatory School

Mailing Address: 1220 West Apache, Farmington, NM 87401
County of Location: San Juan
Phone: (505) 326-6571
NTEE Code: B- Education
Mission Statement:

To educate talented and motivated college-bound Navajo and other Native American youth who have the potential to succeed in higher education and become leaders in their respective communities. The School provides a rigorous academic program based on strong foundation of Navajo philosophy.

Primary Programs:

Our Ultimate Goal is to Prepare all Native American High School Students for College. The mission is to educate talented and motivated college bound Navajo and Native American youth who have the potential to succeed in higher education and become leaders in their respective communities. The school provides a rigorous academic program based on a strong foundation of Navajo philosophy supported by a residential environment that enhances individuality and independence.

Our students also experience some of the freedoms of college. Students live in dorm rooms and learn independence — which serves them well when they go off to college — as 90% of our students do.

Populations Served: Native American, Other
Counties Served: Statewide, National, International
Year Founded:

1991

Annual Budget: $1,000,000 - $4,999,999
Personnel: 60 to 99 FTE
Executive Director:

Betty Ojaye

Accepts inquiries: Does not accept volunteer or board inquires
Nonprofit Status: Has 501(c)(3) nonprofit status from the IRS, Is registered as a Nonprofit Corporation with the State of New Mexico, Is a Tribal program

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