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Verde Valley School

Independent school · Grades 9–12

Sedona, AZ

3511 Verde Valley School Rd, Sedona, AZ 86351

Overall grade: A+

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

  • B+Class size
  • ACollege-going
  • A-Years serving families
  • ADiversity

What stands out

  • 100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
  • Growing: enrollment up 23% since 2011–12
  • Small classes: about 7 students per teacher
  • Serving families in Sedona since at least 2011

In Sedona, Arizona, Verde Valley School is an independent private school for students from 9th grade through 12th grade. About 123 students attend, with roughly 7 students per teacher. Enrollment is up about 23% since 2011–12. The school reports that about 100% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. The school day runs about 7.5 hours, 160 days a year. Arizona has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades 9–12
Students
123
Teachers
17 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
7.2
Boys and girls
Coed · 77 girls, 46 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
School day
About 7.5 hours
School year
160 days
Graduates going to 4-year colleges
About 100% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)

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    How it compares

    • Larger than 71% of independent high schools nationwide.
    • Compared with 478 independent high schools nationwide.

    Students by survey year

    100’11–12114’13–14141’15–16120’17–18120’19–20115’21–22123’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    911
    1030
    1154
    1228

    Student body

    White53%
    Asian21%
    Two or more races14%
    Hispanic or Latino7%
    Black5%
    American Indian or Alaska Native1%

    Member of

    • National Association of Independent Schools
    • The Association of Boarding Schools

    Help paying tuition in Arizona

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Verde Valley School 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 Verde Valley School

    What grades does Verde Valley School serve?

    Verde Valley School serves grades 9–12.

    How many students attend Verde Valley School?

    About 123 students, with 7 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Verde Valley School?

    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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