Az Aspire Academy
Special education school · Grades 1–12
Tempe, AZ
2150 E Southern Ave, Tempe, AZ 85282
Overall grade: B
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A+Class size
- BCollege-going
- B-Years serving families
- A-Diversity
What stands out
- The smallest classes of any special education school in Tempe
- Smaller classes than 87% of special education schools in Arizona
- The largest special education school in Tempe
In Tempe, Arizona, Az Aspire Academy is a special education school for students from 1st grade through 12th grade. About 288 students attend, with roughly 4 students per teacher, smaller classes than 87% of special education schools in Arizona. The school day runs about 7 hours, 180 days a year. Arizona has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades 1–12
- Students
- 288
- Teachers
- 78.9 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 3.7
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 105 girls, 183 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- Program
- Special education
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Graduates going to 4-year colleges
- About 36% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 87% of special education schools in Arizona (4 students per teacher).
- Larger than 87% of special education schools in Arizona.
- Compared with 31 special education schools in Arizona.
Students by grade
Student body
Help paying tuition in Arizona
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Az Aspire Academy whether it takes part.
- Empowerment Scholarship Account (ESA) · Education savings account
- School tuition organization (STO) tax credit · Tax-credit scholarship
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?
Questions about Az Aspire Academy
What grades does Az Aspire Academy serve?
Az Aspire Academy serves grades 1–12.
How many students attend Az Aspire Academy?
About 288 students, with 4 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Az Aspire Academy?
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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