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The Phoenix School System

Phoenix has more than 300 public schools in 30 school districts, along with nearly 200 private and charter schools. The way the schools are designated and organized is a bit more complicated in the Phoenix area than in most other school districts. It is the legacy of rapid city expansion into other incorporated areas. Many of the existing schools were already in place before they became part of Phoenix. Because of this, some school districts only serve grades K-8 while others only serve grades 9-12, and still others have schools in grades K-12. It can be challenging for parents to discern which school their child will be directed to as he or she advances through the system, and even more difficult to determine what placement would be most beneficial.

No matter which school your child is in, online or in-home tutoring could help him or her maximize academic potential. Private tutors in the Phoenix area can assist students in grades K-12 with any coursework they find challenging and can also help with preparation for exams such as the ISEE, ACT, SAT, AzMERIT, and AIMS Science.

Here's a breakdown of AzMerit proficiency rates in the city. How does your student measure up?

Phoenix Test Scores

The AzMERIT is the statewide achievement test for students in Arizona schools. It assesses reading, writing, and mathematical skills for students in the third grade and above each spring. While students are not required to pass an AzMERIT for graduation, they are required to pass a civics exam prior to graduation. The AIMS Science exam is given to students in grades 4, 8, and in high school in order to ensure students meet federal requirements for science educational gains.

Varsity Tutors can help you find a Phoenix tutor who explains course and exam content to students, while also helping them refine their test-taking skills. If you have a student who is eager to attend one of the best schools in the city, you may want to consider one of the following options:

Phoenix High School Rankings

High School	Phoenix Ranking	State Ranking	AP Pass Rate
Arizona School for the Arts	1	14	99%
University High School	2	20	47%
Desert Vista High School	3	22	86%
Chaparral High School	4	23	Unavailable
Horizon Honors Secondary School	5	25	94%
Great Hearts Academies - Veritas Prep	6	33	Unavailable
McClintock High School	7	35	78%
Paradise Valley High School	8	42	82%
Sunnyslope High School	9	44	75%
Metropolitan Arts Institute	10	47	Unavailable

Private tutoring isn’t simply limited to students in grades K-12. Varsity Tutors can help you find Phoenix tutors to assist students who are working on higher education coursework as well. Perhaps you or your child has been considering one of the following Phoenix universities:

Phoenix University Rankings

College	National Rank	Acceptance Rate
Arizona State University	170	83%
Grand Canyon University	456	56%
Arizona State University - West Campus	529	78%
Arizona State University - Downtown Phoenix Campus	544	77%
Arizona State University - Polytechnic Campus	819	76%
University of Advancing Technology	Unavailable	85%
Arizona Christian University	Unavailable	59%

An experienced private tutor can work with a student to get prepared for entrance exams such as the SAT or ACT. A tutor can also help students hone their writing skills so they make the best impressions with their admissions essays. Tutors work with students in a one-on-one environment, as opposed to busy classrooms where students may not get the attention they need. Look at these student-teacher ratios for Phoenix schools:

Phoenix Student-to-Teacher Ratios

Hamilton High School has a 21 1 student-teacher ratio.

Mesa High School has a 23 1 student-teacher ratio.

Red Mountain High School has a 23 1 student-teacher ratio.

Perry High School has a 23 1 student-teacher ratio.

Mountain View High School has a 24 1 student-teacher ratio.

Arizona State Average has a 15 1 student-teacher ratio.

How Varsity Tutors Can Help

Once you or your child has begun college classes, a private tutor can provide assistance and insight to help them excel in this new setting. Private tutors are also ideal for adults who have decided to go back to college to learn new skills, earn an advanced degree, or even undergo new training for an existing career. Working with a personal tutor to receive individualized instruction is an invaluable resource for students of all ages and abilities, and it’s convenient as well. You have the power to choose when and where you meet with your tutor. You may also receive lessons that focus on exactly what you need to learn in a way that is compatible with your learning style. To get started, contact Varsity Tutors today.

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"The student was intelligent, but he tends to make simple mistakes in some areas where he should be stronger. For instance, he would often answer correctly without much effort, but then I'd look at the answer he put previously and notice that he either guessed incorrectly or settled upon an answer that was good but not good enough (typical in reading comprehension questions). I suspect this is because he has only recently begun to work on these tests. As he practices more, he'll be able to work through 120 questions without getting burned out. Also, I gave him strategies to help to make it less cumbersome. "

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"During the student's last session, we went through four test sections -- two reading, one math, and one writing -- and then concluded by recapping some of the strategies we have worked on throughout our two months of lessons. The student stands well-situated on his upcoming SAT(s). His math is very close to perfect and little work remains to be done there. Reading and Writing are also very, very strong."

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"The student and I talked about food, cooking, and restaurant culture in New York. We also talked some more about his various professions of interest. During the last half hour, we translated into Spanish a poem that he wrote recently, and discussed the different choices of words we had in translating. "

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"We began our session by reviewing the science portion of the test about data representation. The student practiced on two items (a botany example and mortality rates) graphs and tables. He did quite well on both. He then took the mathematics (timed) portion of the test. We finished with a brief online practice of grammar. Great session and great student!! "

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"Covered a math section from the review book, including three different advanced geometry problems, one involving trig (but allowing for shortcut special right triangles) on a map. The special right triangles is not something we've gone over, so this was very productive. We moved on to an English section, only one rhetorical skills question wrong, the rest were miscellaneous grammar questions, mostly commas. Very impressed with student's progress on English. Finished up with an essay, which went very well."

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"The student and I worked in detail on percentage problems dealing with sales and discounts. I created a worksheet containing various problems meant to address the areas that she should work on specifically. I also put together a packet of worksheets that deal with multiplying and dividing percents and fractions. She has shown a great deal of improvement and is better understanding how to set up various word problems. We will focus on the computation of the problems in order to reduce errors on the test. We have also been going over her vocabulary lists in an effort to prepare her for the various analogies on the test as well as reading comprehension."

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"Finished the chapter on fiscal policy, both expansionary and contractionary. We focused on the different effects from government spending or using tax cuts. We then reviewed the last couple of chapters and old quizzes for an upcoming qualifier. "

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"He needed to graph a complicated piecewise function in the spreadsheet program, so we used the formula and graph-making features to create an attractive display of his data. At the end of the session, we made a list of topics to review for the final. "

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"The student and I began the session by going over his week's work. We practiced multiplying decimals and dividing decimals and logged it in his math log. Next, we practiced multiplication of fractions and division of fractions and logged that as well in his math log. He practiced his handwriting by neatly writing in his reading log the history book he was reading and what he read about. We ended the session by setting some goals for the week. "

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"Today she and I went over common questions she uses in her occupation as an occupational therapist. There were many questions she had written in English that I helped her translate into Spanish. She made progress with using common Spanish terms in questions such as "alguna vez." She is going to practice what she learned tonight until the next session. I have no concerns from this session."

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"We covered polar coordinates, specifically on converting polar coordinates from rectangular coordinates. The student has been doing a great job on understanding the concepts, but she needs a little more practice on using these concepts in homework problems. After the end of our session, I left her to finish the rest of the homework problems at home. Overall, the session was great. "