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Brightmont Academy

Special education school · Grades 1–12

Scottsdale, AZ

6990 E Shea Blvd Ste 120, Scottsdale, AZ 85254

Overall grade: A+

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

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

What stands out

  • Smaller classes than 93% of special education schools in Arizona

In Scottsdale, Arizona, Brightmont Academy is a special education school for students from 1st grade through 12th grade. About 63 students attend, with roughly 2 students per teacher, smaller classes than 93% of special education schools in Arizona. Enrollment is up about 117% since 2013–14. The school day runs about 8 hours, 250 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
63
Teachers
28.9 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
2.2
Boys and girls
Coed · 27 girls, 36 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
Program
Special education
School day
About 8 hours
School year
250 days

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 93% of special education schools in Arizona (2 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 61% of special education schools in Arizona.
    • Compared with 31 special education schools in Arizona.

    Students by survey year

    29’13–1414’15–1628’17–1870’19–2051’21–2263’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2013–14.

    Students by grade

    11
    22
    32
    41
    53
    65
    711
    85
    912
    107
    1112
    122

    Student body

    White79%
    Black11%
    Hispanic or Latino5%
    Two or more races3%
    Asian2%

    Help paying tuition in Arizona

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Brightmont Academy 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 Brightmont Academy

    What grades does Brightmont Academy serve?

    Brightmont Academy serves grades 1–12.

    How many students attend Brightmont Academy?

    About 63 students, with 2 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Brightmont 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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