Gary K. Herberger Young Scholars Academy
Tel:
(602) 543-8274
The Gary K. Herberger Young Scholars Academy is a learning environment designed for highly gifted students in grades 7-12 located on the Arizona State University West campus.
Funded in part by an endowment from the Herberger Family and supported by ASU, the Gary K. Herberger Young Scholars Academy was founded to address the needs of academically and intellectually gifted students in the Phoenix area.
The Gary K. Herberger Young Scholars Academy uses the Cambridge International Examinations curriculum. We offer Advanced-Level courses allowing student to earn college credits by examination before graduating our high school program.
Quick Stats (2021)
- Grades: 7-12
- Students: 92 students
- Yearly Tuition: $13,000
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Top Placements
Gary K. Herberger Young Scholars Academy places among the top 20% of private schools in Arizona for:
- Category Attribute
- SAT Score Highest average SAT score
School Overview
| School Type | School with Special Program Emphasis |
| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian |
| Grades Offered | Grades 7-12 |
| Year Founded | 2011 |
Student Body
| Total Students | 92 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 32% State avg.: 41% |
| Students by Grade |
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Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 14 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 7:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| % Faculty w/Advanced Degree | 75% |
| Advanced Courses | A-Level Biology, A-Level English Language, A-Level Global Perspectives, A-Level History, A-Level Physics, A-Level Psychology, A-Level Sociology, A-Level Thinking Skills |
| Average SAT score | 1380 |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $13,000 |
| % on Financial Aid | 45% |
| Admissions Director | Gabriel Klemm |
| Admissions Associate | Sheryl Shelley |
Sports
| Total Sports Offered | 6 sports |
| Sports | Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Soccer, Swimming, VolleyballBasketball, Cross Country, Golf, Soccer, Swimming, Volleyball, |
Extracurriculars
| Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric. | 6 extracurriculars |
| ExtracurricularsExtra-curric. | Club or Organization: Chess Club, Game Design, Robotics Team, Student Government Arts and Music Programs: International Thespian Society Recreational Athletic Programs: Esports Club |
School Notes
- An ideal candidate: Educational needs not being met in current school Highly independent and self-disciplined Works well collaboratively and independently Works well in a fluid environmentIs ready for academic acceleration Completed 6th grade12 years old by December 31st, in the year of application Consistently performs at the highest levels on achievement tests Intellectual ability significantly higher than age peers with a score above 130 on an IQ test (WISC V or Stanford Binet) within last 3 years Each applicant is reviewed individually.
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Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Gary K. Herberger Young Scholars Academy is Northwest Christian School (2.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Emmaus Lutheran School (1.1 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Sunrise Montessori School - South Campus (0.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- GlendaleSunrise Montessori School - South CampusMontessori SchoolGrades: NS | 50 students
0.5 miles
14233 North 47th Avenue
Glendale, AZ 85306
(602) 843-6053 0.5 NS
50 - PhoenixEmmaus Lutheran School(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)Grades: PK-8 | 60 students
1.1 miles
3841 W Sweetwater Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85029
(602) 843-3853 1.1 PK-8
60 - Glendale Grades: K-1 | 52 students
1.5 miles
5911 W Thunderbird Rd
Glendale, AZ 85306
(602) 938-4125 1.5 K-1
52 - PhoenixChild Care Of ArizonaDaycare / PreschoolGrades: PK-K | 190 students
1.8 miles
3620 W Greenway Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85053
(602) 938-3100 1.8 PK-K
190 - Glendale Grades: NS-PK | 38 students
1.9 miles
10406 N 51St Ave
Glendale, AZ 85302
(623) 939-8319 1.9 NS-PK
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