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Arizona High Schools
Location
- Population: 1,513,000
- Located in Phoenix
- Weather: Summer/Fall: Hot and Dry Winter/Spring: Cool and Dry
Eligibility:
- Enrolment Restrictions: Grade Accepted: 11, acceptance per school approval
School Facts:
- Grades at Schools: 9-12
- Total Students Per School: Approximately 1,350
- Teacher/Student Ratio: 1:18
- Estimated Start Date: Mid-August
- Estimated End Date: Late May
Academics:
- Diploma Offered: NO
- Choose High School in District? YES
- High Schools Accepting Students: Barry Goldwater High School, Boulder Creek High School, Deer Valley High School, Mountain Ridge High School
District Profile
The district offers enrolment in four award-winning high schools that have received A-ratings from the Arizona Department of Education. High schools in the district encourage students to participate in college credit programs, quality clubs and activities and the competitive athletic program. Dear Valley Unified School District gives students many opportunities to meet their academic and personal goals.
Facilities
Deer Valley Unified School District is the 5th largest in the state. Outstanding resources are part of what makes Deer Valley Unified School District so special. Student are given access to state of the art technologies, and have a student to computer ratio of 2:1.
Sports and Arts
The district takes the time to celebrate the successes of each athlete with athlete of the month awards, sports banquets, and more. Students are also encouraged to take part in the extensive art programs within each school. With a long list of extracurricular and curricular options, there is a place for each student’s interest.
Community Information
Phoenix is the capital and the most populous city in Arizona, as well as being the most populated state capital in the United States. Incorporated in 1881, Phoenix is young by historical standards but now ranks as one of the fastest-growing cities in the nation. International students find that Phoenix offers just about everything in the way of sports, recreation, arts, culture, and dining.
Options Available:
Foreign Languages:
Chinese, French, Spanish
Advanced Placement Courses:
Biology, Calculus AB, Calculus BC, Chemistry, Chinese Language and Culture, Comparative Government and Politics, English Language and Composition, English Literature and Composition, Environmental Science, European History, French Language and Culture, Macroeconomics, Microeconomics Physics 1, Physics 2, Psychology, Spanish Language and Culture, Statistics, Studio Art: 2D Design, Studio Art: 3D Design, Studio Art: Drawing, US Government and Politics, US History, World History
Arts:
Band, Ceramics, Choir, Digital Photography, Dance, Drawing, Guitar, Jazz Ensemble, Music Theory, Orchestra, Painting, Percussion Ensemble, Piano, Stage Production, Symphonic Band, Theatre, Wind Ensemble Design
Athletics*:
Boys:
Fall: Cross Country, Football, Golf, Soccer
Winter: Basketball, Swimming and Diving, Wrestling
Spring: Baseball, Tennis, Track
Girls:
Fall: Cross Country, Golf, Soccer, Spirit-line
Winter: Basketball, Swimming and Diving
Spring: Softball, Tennis, Track, Volleyball
*State regulations may restrict sports in isolated cases
Extracurricular Activities:
Art, Broadcasting, Chess and Games, Dance, Future Business Leaders of America, Future Educators Association, Film, Hockey, Literary Magazine, Mock Trial, National Honour Society, Photography, Physics, Science, Spanish Honour Society
Location
- Population: 181,260
- Located 20 Minutes South of Kansas City
- Weather: Summer/Fall: Warm and Humid Winter/Spring: Cold and Temperate
Eligibility:
- Enrolment Restrictions: None
School Facts:
- Grades at School: 9-12
- Total Students Per School: Approximately 1,350
- Teacher/Student Ratio: 1:19
- Estimated Fall Start: Mid-August
- Estimated Fall End: Late December
- Estimated Spring Start: Early January
- Estimated Spring End: Late May
Academics:
- Diploma Year Offered: YES
District Profile
Scottsdale Unified School District has what is considered one of the best high schools in the state—five of which accept international study abroad students. Offering the prestigious International Baccalaureate and STEM programs, these outstanding public high schools are focused on academic excellence, as well as making sure international students have a positive American experience.
Facilities
Many of the district’s impressive campus facilities have been recently updated and feature modern computer labs, theatres, career centres and production labs.
Sports and Arts
Promoting growth and teamwork through sports, high schools in the district have won a total of five state sports championships in the last two years. Expanding students’ creatively is very important and is demonstrated by the District schools’ Culinary Arts, Advertising Art, and award-winning Visual and Performing Arts programs.
Awards and Accomplishments
Chaparral High School was ranked 1st in the state and is the only school in Arizona with student winners of the Siemens Westinghouse Competition and Intel Science Talent Search; two of the most prestigious science competitions in the U.S.
Community Information
Located only 20 minutes outside of Phoenix, Scottsdale is an urban metropolitan city known for its warm weather and is often referred to as a “golfer’s paradise.” Along with a lively downtown area, it has plenty of parks and recreation programs.
Options Available:
Foreign Languages:
Chinese, French, German, Latin, Spanish
Advanced Placement Courses:
Biology, Calculus AB, Calculus BC, Chemistry, Computer Science, English, French Language and Culture, Human Geography, Macroeconomics, Microeconomics, Psychology, Spanish Language and Culture, US Government and Politics, US History, World History
Arts:
Dance, Fashion, Graphic Art Design, Photography/Digital Media, Strings, Theatre, Visual Arts, Vocal Ensemble
Athletics*:
Boys:
Fall: Badminton, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Swimming
Winter: Basketball, Soccer, Wrestling
Spring: Baseball, Tennis, Track and Field
Girls:
Fall: Badminton, Cross Country, Golf, Swimming, Volleyball
Winter: Basketball, Soccer
Spring: Softball, Tennis, Track and Field
*State regulations may restrict sports in isolated cases
Extracurricular Activities:
Academic Contests, Arts, Band, Ceramics/Sculpture, Chorus, Community Service, Dance, Computer, Debate, Drawing/Painting, Multimedia, Newspaper, Orchestra, Photography, Radio/Video, Science and Technology, Student Government, Theatre/ Drama, Video/Film Production, Yearbook.
Location
- Population: 45,129
- Located 1 Hour 20 Minutes Southeast of Tucson
- Weather: Summer/Fall: Hot and Dry Winter/Spring: Cool and Dry
Eligibility:
- Enrolment Restrictions: None
School Facts:
- Grades at School: 9-12
- Total Students in School: 2,100
- Teacher/Student Ratio: 1:20
- Estimated Fall Start: Early August
- Estimated Fall End: Mid-December
- Estimated Spring Start: Early January
- Estimated Spring End: Late May
Academics:
- Diploma Year Offered: YES
- High Schools Accepting Students: 1
School Profile
Buena High School is the only secondary school in the Sierra Vista Unified School District. Its special programs include a comprehensive core curriculum with Career Technical Education (CTE) programs, Dual Enrolment 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 Centre with seating for over 1,300 people. Their new Alternative Learning Centre is designed to create a college library environment with its own faculty, 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 Theatre Association. Teachers expect a high level of excellence and dedication from their students in the arts programs.
Community Information
Sierra Vista, just over an hour’s drive from Tucson, is the main commercial, cultural and recreational hub of Cochise County. It has many activities for international students. They can visit The Sierra Vista Aquatic Centre to cool off from the Arizona heat.
Options Available:
Foreign Languages:
French, German, Latin, Spanish
Advanced Placement Courses:
Biology, Calculus AB, Calculus BC, Chemistry, English Language and Composition, English Literature and Composition, Environmental Science, Macroeconomics, Microeconomics, Music Theory, Physics, Studio Art, US History
Arts:
Art, Classical Guitar Performance, Concert Band, Concert Choir, Drawing and Painting, Dynamix, Jazz Band, Marching Pep Band, Men’s Chorus, Music Technology, Percussion Ensemble, Production Studio, Rhythmix/Swing Choir, Show Band, Small Instrumental Ensemble, Symphonic Band, Theatre, Theatre Independent Study, Theatre Technology, Wind Ensemble
Athletics*:
Boys:
Fall: Cross Country, Football, Golf, Swimming and Diving
Winter: Basketball, Soccer, Wrestling
Spring: Baseball, Tennis, Track, Volleyball
Girls:
Fall: Cross Country, Golf, Swimming and Diving, Volleyball
Winter: Basketball, Soccer
Spring: Softball, Tennis, Track
*State regulations may restrict sports in isolated cases
Extracurricular Activities:
Cheerleading, Newspaper, Photography, Robotics, TV Production and Editing, Tri-M Music Honour Society, Water Sports, Yearbook.
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