The Indian Affairs education facilities were founded in 1933 out of a local desire to have students attend a school closer to home.

The school serves students from rural areas such as Black Mesa, Inscription House, Kaibeto, Kayenta and Tonalea, with students being bused in from as far as 40 miles (64 km) away.

All of the students are Native American, and over 90% are eligible for free or reduced lunch programs.

Shonto Preparatory Technology High School has a growing, competitive athletic program.

The school competes as part of the Arizona Interscholastic Association in the 1A North Conference for basketball and volleyball and in Division IV for cross country, wrestling, and track and field.