put a lot of effort into making sure that payments are made. Finances Most of Yellowstone's budget consists of private funds originating from churches, corporations, foundations, and individuals. As of 2010, those groups contribute $4 million per year to the school budget. As of 2006, of Yellowstone's 1.6 million annual budget, less than one percent came from tuition. For each child, as of 2006 the school's annual cost per student was over $10,500. As of 2010, the education costs per student were about $10,000 and about $2,500 per student for meals and transportation. Teachers quoted in a Houston Chronicle article in 2006 said that the school places two adults in each 16 student class, so its per student costs are higher than average. The school holds an annual fundraiser breakfast. The school also uses many volunteers to lower costs. References External links Yellowstone Academy Educational institutions established in 2002 2002 establishments in Texas Third Ward, Houston