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Phoenix Hebrew Academy

515 E Bethany Home Road, Phoenix, AZ, 85012 -

School Notes Overview:

At the Phoenix Hebrew Academy, we strive for excellence in both our Judaic and General Studies programs. In order to achieve this goal, our school emphasizes two major elements: academic excellence and personal concern for each child. It is our goal to help our students develop a strong, positive Jewish identity, a love for Judaism and a deep sense of commitment to and involvement with Israel, the Phoenix Jewish community and our brethren worldwide. The Phoenix Hebrew Academy, founded in 1965, is a trailblazer in the field of Jewish education in Phoenix. We are proud of our school’s achievements and eagerly anticipate the opportunity to build on our reputation and provide yet another year of quality Torah and secular education to our students, our school and the community....

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School Overview:

	Phoenix Hebrew Academy
School Type	Elem. Or Sec. with a Special Program Emphasis
School Membership(s)	National Society of Hebrew Day Schools (NSHDS)
Religious Affiliation	Jewish
Grades Offered	Grades Kindergarten - 8
County	Maricopa County, AZ
Student Body
Total Students	115 students
Student Body Type	Co-ed
	This School	(AZ) School Avg.
% Students of Color	1%	27%
Students by Grade
	Kind - 18 students
	Grade 1 - 17 students
	Grade 2 - 22 students
	Grade 3 - 14 students
	Grade 4 - 11 students
	Grade 5 - 11 students
	Grade 6 - 8 students
	Grade 7 - 11 students
	Grade 8 - 3 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	11 teachers
	This School	(AZ) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:10	* Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year	178 days	180 days
Hours in School Day for Students	8 hours	6 hours
Admission Deadline	None / Rolling

School Notes:

At the Phoenix Hebrew Academy, we strive for excellence in both our Judaic and General Studies programs. In order to achieve this goal, our school emphasizes two major elements: academic excellence and personal concern for each child. It is our goal to help our students develop a strong, positive Jewish identity, a love for Judaism and a deep sense of commitment to and involvement with Israel, the Phoenix Jewish community and our brethren worldwide. The Phoenix Hebrew Academy, founded in 1965, is a trailblazer in the field of Jewish education in Phoenix. We are proud of our school’s achievements and eagerly anticipate the opportunity to build on our reputation and provide yet another year of quality Torah and secular education to our students, our school and the community.
Profile last updated: 03/04/2009

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School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (85012)	School Zip (85012)	(AZ) State Average
Population (Approximate)	6,276 people	5,130,874 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	42%	25%
Population Average Age	41 years old	34 years old
Average Household size	2.1 persons	2.4 persons
Median Household Income	$40,877	$44,677
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	4.7 rooms	5.0 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	44 years old	29 years old
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% Owning / % Renting	50% / 50%	62% / 38%