It is operated in cooperation with the Bureau of Indian Education (BIE) as a grant day school.

[9] The Hopi Bruins' boys' and girls' teams are a prominent activity at the school.

Running is deeply rooted in the northern Arizona tribe's tradition as a way to carry messages and bless the reservation with rain.

[citation needed] In November 2013, Charles Youvella, a running back and defensive back for Hopi's football team, incurred a head injury during a Division V playoff game against the team from Arizona Lutheran Academy; he lined up for two more plays, then collapsed on the field.

He was in critical condition by the time he reached St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center in Phoenix and died two days later.