Yakama Nation Tribal School

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The Yakama Nation Tribal School is a public tribal high school located in Yakima County, Washington, adjacent to Toppenish, [1] run by the Yakima Nation. It is affiliated with the Bureau of Indian Education (BIE). [2]

It has a compact with the state of Washington and receives a grant from the BIE. [3]


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References

  1. "Contact". Yakama Nation Tribal School. Retrieved 2021-07-13. 601 Linden Street Toppenish, WA 98948 - Compare to map of the city, US Census Bureau, 2010
  2. "Yakama Nation Tribal School". Bureau of Indian Education . Retrieved 2021-07-13.
  3. "Types of Tribal Schools". Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction . Retrieved 2021-07-13.


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