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Chrysalis Academy School for Children with Autism

Special education school · Grades 1–12

Scottsdale, AZ

1250 N 77th St, Scottsdale, AZ 85257

Overall grade: B+

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

  • B+Class size
  • B+Years serving families

What stands out

  • One of 2 special education schools in Scottsdale

In Scottsdale, Arizona, Chrysalis Academy School for Children with Autism is a special education school for students from 1st grade through 12th grade. About 41 students attend, with roughly 8 students per teacher. Its enrollment has held steady since 2013–14. The school day runs about 6 hours, 192 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
41
Teachers
5 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
8.2
Boys and girls
Coed · 9 girls, 32 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
Program
Special education
School day
About 6 hours
School year
192 days

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    How it compares

    • A smaller school: fewer students than 71% of special education schools in Arizona.
    • Compared with 31 special education schools in Arizona.

    Students by survey year

    38’13–1453’15–1659’17–1857’19–2035’21–2241’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2013–14.

    Students by grade

    110
    26
    34
    44
    53
    62
    71
    83
    93
    125

    Student body

    White59%
    Hispanic or Latino15%
    Two or more races10%
    Asian7%
    Black5%
    American Indian or Alaska Native2%
    Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander2%

    Help paying tuition in Arizona

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Chrysalis Academy School for Children with Autism whether it takes part.

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    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 Chrysalis Academy School for Children with Autism

    What grades does Chrysalis Academy School for Children with Autism serve?

    Chrysalis Academy School for Children with Autism serves grades 1–12.

    How many students attend Chrysalis Academy School for Children with Autism?

    About 41 students, with 8 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Chrysalis Academy School for Children with Autism?

    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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