Verde Valley School
School Notes Overview:
Verde Valley School-One of only five International Baccalaureate Boarding Schools in the U.S. VVS educates students for college and for life by encouraging them to become intellectually curious, academically accomplished and creatively expressive. The program fosters intercultural understanding and world citizenship, enviormmental stewardship, the value of physical labour, and service to humanity with a willing spirit. ...
School Overview:
| School Membership(s) |
Institute for Independent Education The Association of Boarding Schools Institute for Independent Education |
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| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian | |
| Grades Offered | Grades 9 - 12 | |
| Year Founded | 1948 | |
| County | Yavapai County, AZ | |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 120 students | |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | |
| % Students of Color | 32% | 29% |
| Students by Grade | ||
| Grade 9 - 28 students | ||
| Grade 10 - 23 students | ||
| Grade 11 - 42 students | ||
| Grade 12 - 27 students | ||
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 16 teachers | |
| % Faculty with Advance Degree | 68% | |
| Average Class Size | 9 | |
| Average SAT score | 1850 | |
| Classroom dress code | Casual | |
| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:8 |
1:11 * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16 |
| School Days in Calendar Year | 166 days | 180 days |
| Hours in School Day for Students | 8 hours | 7 hours |
| Finances and Admission | ||
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling | |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $38,300 | |
| Tuition Notes | Day admission Tuition is $20,600. | |
| % on Financial Aid | 40% | |
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $22,000 | |
| Headmaster | Paul Domingue | |
| Admissions Director | Donald Smith | |
| Admissions Associate | Margaret Casey | |
School Notes:
- Verde Valley School educates students for college and for life by encouraging them to become intellectually curious, academically accomplished and creatively expressive. The program fosters intercultural understanding and world citizenship, enviormmental stewardship, the value of physical labour, and service to humanity with a willing spirit.
- Profile last updated: 01/19/2009
In the News:
- Last Added (Sedona Red Rock News)
posted on April 16, 2009 at 01:26:05 am
Loading Poll... Ninety-six servings of food were prepared by the Verde Valley School kitchen staff and delivered to the soup kitchen at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church in West Sedona last week.
School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (86351) | ||
| Population (Approximate) | 5,697 people | 5,130,874 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 46% | 25% |
| Population Average Age | 55 years old | 34 years old |
| Average Household size | 2.0 persons | 2.4 persons |
| Median Household Income | $39,175 | $44,677 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 5.2 rooms | 5.0 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 22 years old | 29 years old |
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| % Owning / % Renting | 71% / 29% | 62% / 38% |
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Nearby Schools:
- Oak Creek Ranch School - 71 students - 3.7 mi. away - view location
View all schools in: Sedona, Yavapai County, Zip 86351
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