Phoenix Country Day School
School Notes Overview:
Founded in 1961 on the principles of traditional independent education, Phoenix Country Day School, PK–12, emphasizes the development of the whole student and the acquisition of thinking skills and cooperative behaviors within the framework of an exceptional college-preparatory program. International Programs added 2004. ...
School Overview:
| School Membership(s) |
National Association of Independent Schools Other school association(s) Other school association(s) Other school association(s) Other school association(s) |
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| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian | |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten - 12 | |
| Learning Differences Supported | yes | |
| Year Founded | 1961 | |
| County | Maricopa County, AZ | |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 725 students | |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | |
| % Students of Color | 34% | 32% |
| Students by Grade | ||
| Pre-K - 31 students | ||
| Kind - 36 students | ||
| Grade 1 - 40 students | ||
| Grade 2 - 40 students | ||
| Grade 3 - 39 students | ||
| Grade 4 - 51 students | ||
| Grade 5 - 45 students | ||
| Grade 6 - 61 students | ||
| Grade 7 - 65 students | ||
| Grade 8 - 64 students | ||
| Grade 9 - 63 students | ||
| Grade 10 - 64 students | ||
| Grade 11 - 62 students | ||
| Grade 12 - 64 students | ||
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 93 teachers | |
| % Faculty with Advance Degree | 65% | |
| Average Class Size | 15 | |
| Number of AP Courses | 15 | |
| Average SAT score | 1910 | |
| Average ACT score | 280 | |
| Classroom dress code | Casual (dress code applies) |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:8 | * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16 |
| School Days in Calendar Year | 174 days | 180 days |
| Hours in School Day for Students | 7 hours | 7 hours |
| Finances and Admission | ||
| Admission Deadline | Feb. 8 / rolling | |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $200 | |
| Tuition Notes | Depends on a family's ability to pay. Well over $1 million in financial aid available. Top tuition is $21000 | |
| % on Financial Aid | 14% | |
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $14,100 | |
| Acceptance Rate | 60% | |
| Headmaster | Geoff Campbell | |
| Admissions Director | Kelsey Neal | |
| Admissions Associate | Kristie Berg | |
| Sport | ||
| Total Sports Offered | 12 | |
| Baseball | Basketball | |
| Cheering | Cross Country | |
| Diving | Golf | |
| Lacrosse | Soccer | |
| Softball | Swimming | |
| Tennis | Volley Ball | |
| Extracurricular | ||
| Total Extracurricular Organizations | 19 | |
| Daybreaks- student magazine | Debate | |
| Disney Club | Eagle's Nest- student sports magazine | |
| International Club | Jr. Classical League (Latin) | |
| Mock Trial | P.R.I.S.M.- People Rising in Support of Multiculturalism | |
| S.A.D.D- Students Against Destructive Decisions | Service and Awareness Club | |
| The Phoenician- PCDS yearbook | The Radical- student mathematics publication | |
| The Spanish Club | The Video Club | |
| art club | pre med club | |
| school newspaper | student senate | |
| theater | ||
School Notes:
- Founded in 1961 on the principles of traditional independent education, Phoenix Country Day School, PK–12, emphasizes the development of the whole student and the acquisition of thinking skills and cooperative behaviors within the framework of an exceptional college-preparatory program. International Programs added 2004.
- Profile last updated: 10/27/2008
In the News:
- PV private school closes after 59 years (The Arizona Republic)
posted on June 25, 2009 at 06:43:02 pm
Camelback Desert Schools closed PV campus. - 6 schools having graduations Wednesday (The Arizona Republic)
posted on May 26, 2009 at 08:52:56 pm
Six Scottsdale schools will graduate seniors Wednesday. Fountain Hills High School seniors graduate on Friday and Phoenix Country Day School seniors graduate next week. Here's a rundown of the important dates and information. - Education briefs: Prep athletes honored (The Arizona Republic)
posted on May 20, 2009 at 08:40:34 pm
edbriefs - Private schools, parents feel pinch (The Arizona Republic)
posted on May 14, 2009 at 06:32:54 pm
Financial-aid requests have increased.
School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (85253) | ||
| Population (Approximate) | 17,560 people | 5,130,874 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 70% | 25% |
| Population Average Age | 45 years old | 34 years old |
| Average Household size | 2.6 persons | 2.4 persons |
| Median Household Income | $117,487 | $44,677 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 7.6 rooms | 5.0 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 32 years old | 29 years old |
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| % Owning / % Renting | 88% / 12% | 62% / 38% |
School Map:
Nearby Schools:
- Phoenix Center For Education - 23 students - 3.2 mi. away - view location
- The Foundation For Blind Children - 75 students - 4.2 mi. away - view location
- The Marion Burton School - n/a - 4.7 mi. away - view location
- Shepherd's Christian Academy - 6 students - 4.8 mi. away - view location
- Youth Development Institute - 100 students - 4.8 mi. away - view location
View all schools in: Paradise Valley, Maricopa County, Zip 85253
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