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Star Autism Academy

Special education school · Grades K–9

Phoenix, AZ

5807 N 43rd Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85019

Overall grade: A

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

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

What stands out

  • Small classes: about 8 students per teacher
  • Serving families in Phoenix since at least 2011

In Phoenix, Arizona, Star Autism Academy is a special education school for students from kindergarten through 9th grade. About 56 students attend, with roughly 8 students per teacher. Its enrollment has held steady since 2011–12. The school day runs about 6 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 K–9
Students
56
Teachers
7.3 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
7.7
Boys and girls
Coed · 16 girls, 40 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
Program
Special education
School day
About 6 hours
School year
180 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • A smaller school: fewer students than 68% of special education schools in Arizona.
    • Compared with 31 special education schools in Arizona.

    Students by survey year

    56’11–1260’13–14100’15–1658’17–1845’19–2045’21–2256’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    K3
    15
    29
    34
    46
    55
    67
    77
    88
    92

    Student body

    White43%
    Hispanic or Latino34%
    Black20%
    Asian2%
    American Indian or Alaska Native2%

    Help paying tuition in Arizona

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

    What grades does Star Autism Academy serve?

    Star Autism Academy serves grades K–9.

    How many students attend Star Autism Academy?

    About 56 students, with 8 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Star Autism 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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