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School Overview

School
Verde Valley School
Secondary schoolVerde Valley School Photo
Southwestern Academy
Combined schoolSouthwestern Academy Photo
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
9-12
6-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
No
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
No
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
n/a
Mild Learning Differences
Year Founded
1948
1924
County
Zip Code

Students Body

Total Students
99 students
70 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
32%
61%

Students by Grade

Grade 6 Students
-
3
Grade 7 Students
-
9
Grade 8 Students
-
3
Grade 9 Students
18
8
Grade 10 Students
25
20
Grade 11 Students
28
10
Grade 12 Students
28
17

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
17 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
95%
n/a
Average Class Size
12
8
Number of AP Classes
n/a
6
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:4
1:4
List of Courses Offered
Average SAT score
1141
n/a
Average ACT score
22
n/a
Matric. DataMatriculation Data
n/a
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Formal
(slacks, button up shirts, tennis shoes, dresses, skirts, blouses)

Finances and Admission

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$54,000
$47,700
Tuition Notes
Day admission tuition is $20,500
Cost is for US boarding students; aid is available for outstanding applicants. International boarding student tuition and fees $50,500
% on Financial Aid
45%
20%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$18,500
n/a
Acceptance Rate
65%
50%
Admissions Director
Kim Hollingsworth
Elena Lopez
Admissions Associate
Sabrina Campbell
Daisy Barrios

Sports

Extracurriculars

Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
5
9
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Coffee House Poetry Club, Model UN, Organic Gardening, Theater, UN Millennium Development Goals Committee
Ambassadors, Chess Club, Drama, Interact Club, International Club, Photography, Southwestern Arts Association (SAS), Southwestern Environmental Associates, Student Government