Education
Salt River Pima-Maricopa Tribe builds new high school


Classes started at the new high school on the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community in Arizona.

The school replaces an older facility that didn't have as many new amenities. Serving grades 7 through 12, Salt River High has a cafeteria, gymnasium, updated classroom equipment, science labs and a library.

The school costs $22 million. The tribe operates a successful casino.

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