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About the school

Paradise Valley Unified School District (PVUSD) is a public school district in Phoenix offering AP, Honors, dual enrollment, and International Baccalaureate options across its high schools. Its strong academics, unique arts programs, and sunny desert climate provide a broad learning environment for international students.

Phoenix is Arizona’s largest city, offering arts, sports, outdoor recreation, and multicultural experiences. The district is located within the city near Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX).

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Quick facts
  • Founded: 1957

  • Niche Score: A

  • Students: Co-educational

  • Climate: dry winters, Hot dry summers

  • Total School Population: 2,200

  • Special Programmes: Dual Enrollment, International Baccalaureate Diploma

Academic excellence

PVUSD offers AP, Honors, and dual enrollment courses along with International Baccalaureate options at select campuses. Career and Technical Education provides additional pathways in areas such as digital media, culinary arts, and architectural drafting. 

Students earn university acceptances across Arizona and the U.S., participate in extensive arts programs, and join academic clubs such as Academic Decathlon and Robotics.

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Campus and subjects

Facilities include remodeled performance spaces, science and computer labs, specialized arts and CTE rooms, and outdoor terraces. The dry, sunny climate allows year-round use of outdoor areas and athletic spaces.

Sports offerings include traditional U.S. athletics and additional options such as badminton and lacrosse. Arts programs span visual arts, music, dance, theater, and digital media, with pathways ranging from architectural drafting to sound engineering.

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Paradise Valley Unified School District works exclusively with Educatius to support international students during their stay in the USA. Learn more about Educatius.