In 1974, Tuba City High was funded by both the school district and by the Bureau of Indian Affairs, with two separate principals but with local and boarding school students attending the same classes.

[2] Tuba City High School was awarded the 1982 National Cross Country Championship through the XC Legacy series published through Milesplit.us in an effort to begin filling in the national rankings from 1980 to 1988[clarification needed].

The National Title is the first for historic Coach Bud Davis and caps off a remarkable season and school Legacy of eight straight state titles, eleven in thirteen seasons.

Tuba City High School's varsity volleyball team are 2012 Champions.

Also, Tuba City High School's Cross-Country team took 1st in the state in 2013.