The culture and art of Native Americans is infused in all aspects of the school's academic and co-curricular life. Courses focus on critical thinking skills, developing communication, writing fluency and computer literacy. Additionally, the curriculum emphasizes strengthening and enhancing cultural roots through oral traditions and expanding students' knowledge and appreciation of Native American artistic, musical and cultural traditions and accomplishments. All students participate in athletics and other extracurricular activities that contribute to the vitality and richness of residential school life. Because the campus is located near Santa Fe, the capital of New Mexico, students are able to take full advantage of cultural and civic events.
Students are able to contribute to the school through a required work program.
Parents have the opportunity to contribute through gifts in-kind, as well as donations to the scholarship fund. The Native American Preparatory School has established a consortium of leading secondary schools throughout the country. The consortium serves as a clearing house for Native American scholarships as well as faculty and student exchange programs.