Paradise Valley School District

Community Profile

Scottsdale, with a population of 240,410 is a city adjacent to Phoenix that has become internationally recognized as a premier, upscale tourist destination, while maintaining its own identity and culture as "The West's Most Western Town." Currently, North Scottsdale is the most actively developed area of the city.

Phoenix is the capital and the most populous city of Arizona as well as being the largest state capital in the United States by population. It is the region's primary political, cultural, economic, and transportation center. Incorporated in 1881, Phoenix is young by historical standards but now ranks as one of the fastest-growing cities in the nation.

Visitors, residents and businesses will find that Phoenix offers just about everything in the way of sports, recreation, arts, culture, dining, lodging and financial opportunities. Because of the beautiful weather, activities can be enjoyed year-round.

Number of High Schools in the district:

8

Special Comment:

Pinnacle High School was named as one of Newsweek's Best 1,200 Schools in America during the 2007 school year. The high school ranks 625th out of the 1200 schools on the list and offers Advanced Placement, Structured English Immersion, Honors Program, State-of-the-Art Technology Integration, Signature Programs: Sports Medicine and Community Outreach.

Art History
Biology
Calculus AB
Calculus BC
Chemistry
Computer Science A
English Language and Composition
English Literature and Composition
European History
Government and Politics French
Macroeconomics
Microeconomics
Music Theory
Physics
Psychology
Spanish Language and Culture
Statistics
Studio Art
U.S. History

Sports:

Badminton
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Football
Golf
Lacrosse
Soccer
Swim and Dive
Tennis
Track and Field
Volleyball
Wrestling

Extracurricular Activities & Clubs:

Academic Decathlon
Art
Book
Dance
DECA
French Language
Future Farmers of America
Game
German
Robotics
Spanish Language
Yearbook

Partial List of College and University Acceptances:

• Arizona State University, University of Arizona, Northern Arizona University, Grand Canyon University, Southwestern College, Western International, University of Phoenix, DeVry University, Embry Riddle Aeronautical University, University of Advancing Technology, Prescott College

Closest International and Local Airports:

Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX)