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Accel

Special education school · Grades K–12

Phoenix, AZ

10251 N 35th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85051

Overall grade: B-

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • B-Class size
  • B-College-going
  • A-Years serving families
  • A+Diversity

What stands out

  • Serving families in Phoenix since at least 2011

Accel is a special education school in Phoenix, Arizona, for students from kindergarten through 12th grade. It has about 180 students and around 11 students per teacher. Its enrollment has held steady since 2011–12. Students attend about 6 hours a day, 180 days a year. Arizona has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades K–12
Students
180
Teachers
17 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
10.6
Boys and girls
Coed · 43 girls, 137 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
Program
Special education
School day
About 6 hours
School year
180 days
Graduates going to 4-year colleges
About 0% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Larger than 74% of special education schools in Arizona.
    • Compared with 31 special education schools in Arizona.

    Students by survey year

    193’11–12256’13–14196’15–16175’17–18192’19–20184’21–22180’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    K1
    12
    24
    311
    411
    514
    614
    718
    813
    922
    1022
    1114
    1234

    Student body

    White42%
    Hispanic or Latino35%
    Black13%
    Two or more races7%
    American Indian or Alaska Native2%
    Asian1%

    Help paying tuition in Arizona

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Accel whether it takes part.

    More about Arizona's programs →

    Questions to ask on a tour

    • What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
    • Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
    • Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
    • How big are classes in my child's grade?
    • What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
    • Is the school accredited, and by whom?
    • What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
    • How does the school communicate with families?

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    Questions about Accel

    What grades does Accel serve?

    Accel serves grades K–12.

    How many students attend Accel?

    About 180 students, with 11 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Accel?

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Arizona has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.

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