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Description

In PV Schools, we engage, inspire, and nurture students through high-quality instruction, meaningful educational opportunities, and dynamic learning experiences. These experiences make up the roadmap for each learner’s journey of excellence. 

PV Schools provides advanced academic programs that nurture creativity, curiosity, and strategic thinking through dynamic learning experiences. From preschool to graduation, in PV Schools, every learner is empowered for a lifetime of success!

School Type:
  • Public High School
State: Arizona
City: Phoenix
Affiliation: Non-Religious
Grades Accepted:
  • 9
  • 10
  • 11
  • 12
School Size: 1,900
Average Class Size: 30
Student Body:
  • Co-ed
Program Duration:
  • Full Academic Year
Dresscode: Dress Code Required
Price: $$
Academics
AP Classes:
  • Yes
AP Classes Offered:
  • Foreign Language
  • Science
  • Social Studies
  • Technology

US History, European History, Spanish Lit and Culture, Computer Science, Human Geography, Psychology, World History, Government, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Spanish, French

IB Program:
  • Yes
STEM/STEAM Program:
  • Yes

CREST, the Center for Research in Engineering, Science, and Technology, is a decorated "school within a school" at Paradise Valley High School. This four-year program enhances students' STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) and CTE (career and technical education) skills, specializing in one of three disciplines: Bioscience, Engineering, or Software App and Development.

Foreign Languages:
  • Chinese
  • French
  • German
  • Spanish

In PVSchools, we engage, inspire, and nurture students through high-quality instruction, meaningful educational opportunities, and dynamic learning experiences. Curriculum, adhering to Arizona state standards, is adopted transparently with opportunities for community feedback.

AP classes, Career and Technical Education, Dual Enrollment, Dual Language Immersion, Fine Arts, IB program

Sports
Boys Sports:
  • Basketball
  • Baseball
  • Football
  • Soccer
  • Swim
  • Dive
  • Golf
  • Cross Country
  • Track
  • Wrestling
  • Tennis
  • Cheerleading
Girls Sports:
  • Basketball
  • Soccer
  • Swim
  • Dive
  • Badminton
  • Softball
  • Volleyball
  • Golf
  • Cross Country
  • Track
  • Wrestling
  • Tennis
  • Cheerleading
Arts
Arts Offerings:

Movement/Voice actor, Music Theater/film, Set Design, Photojournalism, Costume/Makeup, Dance, Advanced dance, Theatre, Fashion Design

Extra Curricular
Extra-Curricular:

AFJROTC Color Guard, AFJROTC Drill Team, AFROTC Model Rocket Club, AFJROTC Orienteering Team, AFJROTC StellarXplorers, FCCLA Culinary, FCCLA Early Childhood/Ed Professions, North Valley Police Cadets, Photo Club, Yearbook

Community Information
City Population: 242,753
Weather: Summers are sweltering and dry, the winters are cool, and it is mostly clear year round.
Nearby Cities: Phoenix, Arizona (20 km)
Nearest Airport: Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX)
Local Attractions:

Southwest Wildlife Conservation Center, Old Town Scottsdale, McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park, McDowell Sonoran Preserve, Pinnacle Peak Park, Butterfly Wonderland, Western Spirit: Scottsdale's Museum of the West, Tom's Thumb Trailhead, Scottsdale Fashion Square

"Living in Scottsdale offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Scottsdale there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals and retirees live in Scottsdale and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Scottsdale are highly rated." - Niche.com

Address:
15002 North 32nd Street, Phoenix, AZ, USA, Arizona, USA