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Gary K. Herberger Young Scholars Academy

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.

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Gary K. Herberger Young Scholars Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Arizona for:

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School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Gifted
Year Founded
2011
Campus Size
50

Student Body

Total Students
117 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
33%
State avg.: 38%
Students by Grade
Gary K. Herberger Young Scholars Academy Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
75%
Number of AP Courses
1 course
Advanced Courses
A-Level BiologyA-Level English Language
A-Level Global PerspectivesA-Level History
A-Level PhysicsA-Level Psychology
A-Level SociologyA-Level Thinking Skills
AP Calculus BC
Average SAT score
1380
(Out of 1600)
Classroom Dress Code
Casual

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
Jan. 18 / Mar. 15 / rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
Tuition cost to families after endowment. Additioanl fees are Commitment fee ($550) and Application Fee ($50)
% on Financial Aid
45%
Admissions Director
Jeanne Corbett
Admissions Associate
Mindy Kauppinen
Endowment Size
$20 million

Sports

Total Sports Offered
3 sports

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
6 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Chess ClubGame Design
Robotics TeamStudent Government


Arts and Music Programs:
International Thespian Society


Recreational Athletic Programs:
Esports Club

School Notes

Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Gary K. Herberger Young Scholars Academy cost?
Gary K. Herberger Young Scholars Academy's tuition is approximately $17,700 for private students.
What sports does Gary K. Herberger Young Scholars Academy offer?
Gary K. Herberger Young Scholars Academy offers 3 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cross Country and E-sports.
What is Gary K. Herberger Young Scholars Academy's ranking?
Gary K. Herberger Young Scholars Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Arizona for: Highest average SAT score.
When is the application deadline for Gary K. Herberger Young Scholars Academy?
The application deadline for Gary K. Herberger Young Scholars Academy is Jan. 18 / Mar. 15 / rolling (applications are due on Jan. 18 / Mar. 15 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).
In what neighborhood is Gary K. Herberger Young Scholars Academy located?
Gary K. Herberger Young Scholars Academy is located in the North Mountain Village neighborhood of Glendale, AZ. There are 1 other private schools located in North Mountain Village.

School Reviews

5  
An excellent educational experience for highly gifted kids. HYSA has given our child educational opportunities not found anywhere else in this state. The partnership with ASU allows access to professors and college-level research and study that would be impossible for students to obtain otherwise. The size of the school fosters close relationships between students and enables the faculty/staff to know their student population at an intimate level. Our child leaves HYSA not only with the skills to think, analyze, engage, and interact at the elite university level and beyond but also with a fully intact internal drive to do so.
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The average private school tuition in Glendale, AZ is $14,484 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Glendale, AZ is 86% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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