Scottsdale, AZ
| U.S. News Ratings | |
| Population: | 230,293 |
| Crime: | Average |
| Cost of Living: | Average |
| Health Care: | Comprehensive |
| Housing Price: | High |
| Income: | High |
A golf oasis in the Sonoran Desert, Scottsdale exudes striking natural beauty, consistently warm, dry weather, and plenty of sunshine. It's no surprise that the primary economic driver of this artists' colony of 230,293 is tourism. Just 19 miles from Phoenix, Scottsdale boasts sleek luxury hotels, more than 300 spa treatment rooms, and plenty of trendy, upscale restaurants.
| Math score of schools here versus the state average [details] | Higher |
| Reading score of schools here versus the state average[details] | Higher |
| Number of elementary schools | 38 |
| Number of middle schools | 24 |
| Number of high schools | 13 |
| America's Best Colleges in the location itself / within 30 miles / within 50 miles | 0 / 1 / 1 |
High schools ranked by U.S. News
| Name | City/State | Medal | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arcadia High School | Phoenix, AZ | Silver | 1,290 |
| Arizona School for the Arts | Phoenix, AZ | Bronze | 362 |
| Chaparral High School | Scottsdale, AZ | Silver | 1,442 |
| Desert Mountain High School | Scottsdale, AZ | Silver | 2,143 |
| Desert Vista High School | Phoenix, AZ | Bronze | 2,927 |
| Dobson High School | Mesa, AZ | Bronze | 2,367 |
| Foothills Academy | Scottsdale, AZ | Bronze | 244 |
| Greenway High School | Phoenix, AZ | Bronze | 1,681 |
| Hamilton High School | Chandler, AZ | Silver | 3,204 |
| Heritage Academy | Mesa, AZ | Bronze | 407 |
| Highland High School | Gilbert, AZ | Bronze | 2,846 |
| Horizon High School | Scottsdale, AZ | Silver | 2,442 |
| James Madison Preparatory School | Tempe, AZ | Bronze | 164 |
| Mesa High School | Mesa, AZ | Bronze | 2,557 |
| Mesquite High School | Gilbert, AZ | Bronze | 3,220 |
| Mountain View High School | Mesa, AZ | Silver | 2,740 |
| Red Mountain High School | Mesa, AZ | Bronze | 2,782 |
| Skyline High School | Mesa, AZ | Bronze | 1,830 |
| Sunnyslope High School | Phoenix, AZ | Silver | 1,725 |
| Technology and Leadership Academy | Gilbert, AZ | Bronze | 69 |
| Tempe Preparatory Academy | Tempe, AZ | Bronze | 331 |
| Veritas Preparatory Academy | Phoenix, AZ | Bronze | 252 |
| Washington High School | Phoenix, AZ | Bronze | 1,573 |
| Westwood High School | Mesa, AZ | Bronze | 2,285 |
Colleges ranked by U.S. News
| Name | City/State | Rank | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona State University | Tempe, AZ | #121, Nat. U. | 51,481 |
| DeVry University--Phoenix | Phoenix, AZ | Unranked | 1,217 |
| Frank Lloyd Wright School of Architecture | Scottsdale, AZ | Unranked | N/A |
| Grand Canyon University | Phoenix, AZ | Unranked | 13,415 |
| Southwestern College | Phoenix, AZ | Unranked | N/A |
| Western International University | Phoenix, AZ | Unranked | N/A |
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