Gary K. Herberger Young Scholars Academy
Independent school · Grades 7–12
Glendale, AZ
4701 W Thunderbird Rd, Glendale, AZ 85306
Overall grade: B
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- BClass size
- A-College-going
- B+Years serving families
- ADiversity
What stands out
- The largest independent school in Glendale
- 88% of graduates go to four-year colleges
- Growing: enrollment up 115% since 2015–16
In Glendale, Arizona, Gary K. Herberger Young Scholars Academy is an independent private school for students from 7th grade through 12th grade. About 118 students attend, with roughly 11 students per teacher. Enrollment is up about 115% since 2015–16. The school reports that about 88% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. The school day runs about 7 hours, 178 days a year. Arizona has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades 7–12
- Students
- 118
- Teachers
- 10.5 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 11.2
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 49 girls, 69 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- Program
- Special program emphasis
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 178 days
- Graduates going to 4-year colleges
- About 88% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 70% of independent high schools nationwide.
- Compared with 478 independent high schools nationwide.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2015–16.
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 Gary K. Herberger Young Scholars 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 Gary K. Herberger Young Scholars Academy
What grades does Gary K. Herberger Young Scholars Academy serve?
Gary K. Herberger Young Scholars Academy serves grades 7–12.
How many students attend Gary K. Herberger Young Scholars Academy?
About 118 students, with 11 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Gary K. Herberger Young Scholars 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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