Spring Ridge Academy vs. Xavier College Preparatory
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School Overview
Top Rankings
Spring Ridge Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Arizona for:
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Xavier College Preparatory ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Arizona for:
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Overview
Mission: To create an environment where young people and their families can learn, heal, and grow.
Philosophy: Spring Ridge Academy was created to address the issues of young women ages 13-17 in grades 9-12 and their families through a multi-faceted and integrated approach.
Spring Ridge Academy uses a team approach that includes the student and her family to establish an environment of change, success, and excellence.
The therapeutic approach at Spring Ridge Academy includes a combination of developmentally-based approaches, a trauma-informed lens, and family systems therapy to create a comprehensive scope of treatment.
The Spring Ridge Academy academic program is a major part of our innovative, integrated program. The college prep curriculum requires students to work to their full potential to solidify their academic foundation and develop the critical thinking skills required for success in post-secondary education and a productive life.
Xavier College Preparatory serves 1140 students in grades 9-12, is a member of the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) and the Other religious school association(s).
The student:teacher of Xavier College Preparatory is 14:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Catholic.
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
Yes, selected in 2010-2011-2012-2013
Year Founded
1997
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Students Body
Total Students
55 students
1140 students
Student Body Type
All-girls
All-girls
% Students of Color
9%
30%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
5
311
Grade 10 Students
20
277
Grade 11 Students
20
272
Grade 12 Students
10
280
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
84 teachers
Average Class Size
8
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Number of AP Classes
3
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Teacher : Student Ratio
1:5
1:14
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
(School uniform)
(School uniform)
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Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Please contact us to learn more about our current tuition.
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Admissions Director
Beth Ragland
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Sports
Total Sports Offered
6
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Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
13
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Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Band and Choir, Ceramics Club, Cooking Club, Digital Photography, Hiking, Horseback riding, Jewelry Making, Mountain Biking, Rock Climbing, Self Defense, Skiing, Swimming, Tennis
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