Tiyan High School is a senior high school in Barrigada, Guam. It is a part of the Guam Department of Education. It was scheduled to take students from Adelup, Anigua, Barrigada, Barrigada Heights, Hagåtña, Las Palmas, Macheche, Maina, Maite, Mogfog, Mongmong, Tiyan, and Toto. The school opened in August 2014.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GU Dept. of Education
School Overview
The teacher population of 59 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,043 students
Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
Year Founded
2014
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
(21-22)1%
n/a
Asian
(21-22)17%
22%
Hispanic
(21-22)n/a
n/a
Black
(21-22)1%
n/a
White
(21-22)1%
1%
Hawaiian
(21-22)78%
73%
Two or more races
(21-22)2%
4%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch (21-22)
72%
81%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
25%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GU Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Tiyan High School often compared to?
Tiyan High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like John F. Kennedy High School, George Washington High School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Tiyan High School?
1,043 students attend Tiyan High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Tiyan High School students are Hawaiian, 17% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What grades does Tiyan High School offer ?
Tiyan High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Tiyan High School part of?
Tiyan High School is part of Guam Department Of Education School District.
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