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Valley Of The Sun School

1142 W Hatcher Rd Phoenix, AZ 85021

Tel: (602) 216-6335

www.valleylifeaz.org

Quick Facts (2026-27)

School Type: Special Education School
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 12 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

School Type: Special Education School
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 12 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Facts

School Type

Special Education School

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Valley Of The Sun School
9	2
10	2
11	4
12	4

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Student Body

Total Students

12 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

42%

State avg.: 39%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

1 teacher

Student-Teacher Ratio

12:1

National avg.: 11:1

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Council of Bilingual Education (PVSR legacy category)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

School Notes

Valley Of The Sun School serves over 150 people in nine different programs.
Each site has 15-20 people who are selected according to abilities and interests.
Each program has a supervisor and staff, ranging from a 1:2 to 1:4 staff-to-participant ratio, based on the collective area's needs.
The program is designed to enhance existing independent living skills, communication, academics, interpersonal relationships, community awareness and vocational readiness.
A variety of activities and experiences are offered toward this pursuit.
Each person may choose which they prefer to attend.
Formal objectives are agreed upon by an interdisciplinary team which convenes, at a minimum, annually.

Valley Of The Sun School serves over 150 people in nine different programs. Each site has 15-20 people who are selected according to abilities and interests. Each program has a supervisor and staff, ranging from a 1:2 to 1:4 staff-to-participant ratio, based on the collective area's needs. The program is designed to enhance existing independent living skills, communication, academics, interpersonal relationships, community awareness and vocational readiness. A variety of activities and experiences are offered toward this pursuit. Each person may choose which they prefer to attend. Formal objectives are agreed upon by an interdisciplinary team which convenes, at a minimum, annually.

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The application deadline for Valley Of The Sun School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Valley Of The Sun School is located in the Garden Park Enterprises neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ.

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