Paradise Valley School District
Phoenix, Arizona
Community Profile
Scottsdale, with a population of 240,410 is a city adjacent to Phoenix that has become internationally recognized as a premier, upscale tourist destination, while maintaining its own identity and culture as "The West's Most Western Town." Currently, North Scottsdale is the most actively developed area of the city.
Phoenix is the capital and the most populous city of Arizona as well as being the largest state capital in the United States by population. It is the region's primary political, cultural, economic, and transportation center. Incorporated in 1881, Phoenix is young by historical standards but now ranks as one of the fastest-growing cities in the nation.
Visitors, residents and businesses will find that Phoenix offers just about everything in the way of sports, recreation, arts, culture, dining, lodging and financial opportunities. Because of the beautiful weather, activities can be enjoyed year-round.
Highlighted High School in the District:
Horizon High School
Pinnacle High School
Special Comment:
Pinnacle High School was named as one of Newsweek's Best 1,200 Schools in America during the 2007 school year. The high school ranks 625th out of the 1200 schools on the list and offers Advanced Placement, Structured English Immersion, Honors Program, State-of-the-Art Technology Integration, Signature Programs: Sports Medicine and Community Outreach.
| Student Population: | Number of Students: | Teacher/Student Ratio: |
|---|---|---|
| Co-educational | N/A | 1:30 |
| ESL Programs: | IB Programs: | Offer Diploma: |
|---|---|---|
| No | Yes | Yes |
Foreign Language:
AP Courses:
- Art History
- Biology
- Calculus AB
- Calculus BC
- Chemistry
- Computer science A, AB
- English Language
- English Literature
- European History
- Government and Politics French
- Macroeconomics
- Microeconomics
- Music Theory
- Physics
- Psychology
- Spanish
- Statistics1-2
- Studio Art
- US History
Sports:
- Badminton
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Football
- Golf
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Swim and Dive
- Tennis
- Track and Field
- Volleyball
- Wrestling
Partial List of College and University Acceptances:
Arizona State University, University of Arizona, Northern Arizona University, Grand Canyon University, Southwestern College, Western International, University of Phoenix, DeVry University, Embry Riddle Aeronautical University, University of Advancing Technology, Prescott College
Closest International and Local Airports:
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX)
