Hamilton High School

Five of Mesa Public School District’s four-year high schools accept international students in grades 9-12. Offering a diverse curriculum that includes biotechnology classes, STEM and scholastic diplomas, and an innovative computer-based Distance Learning course, the prestigious International Baccalaureate degree is also available. FACILITIES The District’s many beautiful campuses have newly renovated weight rooms, sports stadiums, all-weather tracks, sports fields, updated classroom and labs. SPORTS AND ARTS High schools in the district boast championships in sports like girls’ cross country, track, tennis, softball and basketball, and boys’ wrestling, golf and football. One high school even made Sports Illustrated’s list of Top 25 High School Athletic Programs in the US. The district has many stellar visual and performing arts programs for those students interested in expressing themselves creatively. AWARDS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS Mesa Public School District schools have received the Siemen’s Foundation Top Advanced Placement Programs and the Silver Medal School awarded by U.S. News and World Report. COMMUNITY INFORMATION Mesa is located 20 miles east of Arizona’s capital city, Phoenix. Residents enjoy a wide array of parks, sports facilities, pools, golf courses, special community events, festivals and world-class shopping and dining. Mesa is a popular destination for baseball fans because its home to the Chicago Cubs Spring Training Camp.

SCHOOL PROFILE Buena High School is the only secondary school in the Sierra Vista Unified School District. The district believes in promoting self-reliance, self-discipline and academic achievement demonstrated by Buena’s offerings for both domestic and international students. Some of the special programs include a comprehensive core curriculum with Career Technical Education (CTE) programs, Dual Enrollment in local community college, Junior ROTC, and resource programs to ensure every student is successful. FACILITIES Buena High School has outstanding facilities including a professional level Performing Arts Centers with seating for over 1,300 people. Their new Alternative Learning Center is a designed to create a college library environment with its own faculty, staff, classrooms, computers, labs and meeting space. SPORTS AND ARTS The school offers a wide array of sports that take advantage of Arizona’s beautiful weather including track, baseball, and swimming. Buena was named one of the top five public high schools in the country in the area of performing arts by the Educational Theater Association. Teachers expect a high level of excellence and dedication from their students in the arts programs. COMMUNITY INFORMATION Sierra Vista, just a little over an hour’s drive from Tucson, is the main commercial, cultural and recreational hub of Cochise County. International students can visit The Sierra Vista Aquatic Center to cool off from the Arizona heat.

Sequoia Secondary Charter High School is one of the largest public charter schools in Arizona welcoming international students from grades 9 to 12. Sequoia’s faculty believe that interaction between students, parents and teachers is the secret to academic success. With dual credit for college classes, Sequoia Secondary Charter High School is a step ahead of other schools. Arizona Conservatory for Arts & Academics is one of the top performing arts schools in Phoenix, Arizona. Academic faculty members integrate the arts into their classes, while the Arts faculty integrates academic standards in their curriculum. FACILITIES Sequoia Secondary shares a campus with other individualized Sequoia Schools. The facilities include a gymnasium, sports fields, classrooms and more. SPORTS AND ARTS Sequoia promotes a healthy lifestyle through comprehensive extracurricular programs including football and martial arts. Students get the opportunity to appreciate fine arts by working their way from beginner music course to more advanced courses. COMMUNITY INFORMATION Mesa is unique among cities in the Phoenix area, as it is in the Sonoran Desert, providing outdoor recreation opportunities and attractions. Mesa enjoys the best in a variety of amenities, including parks, a variety of sports facilities, and golf courses.