Verde Valley School

SCHOOL PROFILE Rancho Solano Preparatory School is a leading private boarding school in Arizona only 20 minutes from downtown Phoenix. Interactive, discussion-based classes feature small groups and individualized instruction. FACILITIES Rancho Solano Preparatory’s Upper School is one of the newest, most innovative educational facilities in the country. The sports facilities features a regulation college length basketball floor, a weight room, fields, and outdoor courts. SPORTS AND ARTS Popular sports at Rancho Solano Preparatory School include lacrosse and basketball (for boys and girls) and volleyball (for girls). They also have a successful ESports team. Members of the high school perform regularly in festivals, concerts, and competitions as part of the fine arts program. Rancho Solano offers unique course options such as Global Art and Cultures and Character Design Animation. AWARDS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS Rancho Solano Preparatory School is the only private school in the greater Pho

DISTRICT PROFILE Four high schools in Paradise Valley Unified School District are currently welcoming international students. All of the district’s high schools offer AP and honors courses. Many of the Paradise Valley high schools have exceptional academic programs, like the prestigious International Baccalaureate Diploma. FACILITIES Some of the district’s facilities include recently remodeled 1,000-seat auditorium and large capacity artificial turf football stadium. Because Phoenix has great weather year round, all campuses feature outdoor terraces with lunch tables and benches for students to enjoy the sunshine between classes. SPORTS AND ARTS The district offers competitive athletics including traditional U.S. sports such as American football and baseball as well as less traditional sports such as badminton. Students in grades 9-11 can participate in sports. Paradise Valley’s arts program is particularly impressive, featuring unique courses such as culinary arts, architectural dra

SCHOOL PROFILE Founded in 1876, Vermont Academy is a college preparatory school. The private boarding school offers a variety of AP and dual credit courses as well as extensive STEM courses; including physics, biochemistry, environmental science, and more. FACILITIES Located on a 515 acre campus, students learn in modern classrooms and facilities. There are also miles of hiking and skiing trails surrounding the campus. During the winter there is a snow park for skiing and snowboarding too. SPORTS AND ARTS International students can participate in a variety of traditional and unique sports. The school offers an equestrian program, located off campus. Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy miles of ski, bike, and hiking trails too. Vermont Academy offers many extracurricular and academic courses in the fine arts; including ballet, theater, electronic music, jazz music, film-making, and more. DORMITORIES AND STUDENT LIFE International students can enjoy modern dorm rooms and facilities, where t