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#106 of 225 private schools in AZ
Top 47% of private schools
Gary K. Herberger Young Scholars Academy
High School · Glendale, AZ
A private high school in Glendale, AZ serving grades 7th – 12th.
4701 W THUNDERBIRD RD, Glendale, AZ 85306
- 9.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in AZ.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in AZ
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Gary K. Herberger Young Scholars Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 40Car-Dependent
- Transit 42Some Transit
- Bike 52Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,171/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Glendale), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$82,060
Median home value
$342,000
Median rent
$1,666/mo
College educated
24.4%
Homeownership
66.8%
Poverty rate
9.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85306; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peoria EcampusEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | K–12 | 1.1 mi | 135 | Compare → |
| Moon Valley High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | 9–12 | 1.5 mi | 1,468 | Compare → |
| West-mec - Moon Valley High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 9–12 | 1.5 mi | 5 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Gary K. Herberger Young Scholars Academy is listed in Glendale, AZ; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Gary K. Herberger Young Scholars Academy
Gary K. Herberger Young Scholars Academy is a private high school in Glendale, AZ, serving approximately 105 students in grades 7th-12th with a 9.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #106 of 225 private schools in AZ.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Gary K. Herberger Young Scholars Academy
What grades does Gary K. Herberger Young Scholars Academy serve?
Gary K. Herberger Young Scholars Academy serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Gary K. Herberger Young Scholars Academy?
Gary K. Herberger Young Scholars Academy has an enrollment of approximately 105 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gary K. Herberger Young Scholars Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Gary K. Herberger Young Scholars Academy is 9.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Gary K. Herberger Young Scholars Academy rank in AZ?
Gary K. Herberger Young Scholars Academy ranks #106 of 225 private schools in AZ.
What is Gary K. Herberger Young Scholars Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Gary K. Herberger Young Scholars Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Gary K. Herberger Young Scholars Academy a private school?
Yes, Gary K. Herberger Young Scholars Academy is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Gary K. Herberger Young Scholars Academy a religious school?
No, Gary K. Herberger Young Scholars Academy is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 105
- Gender Split
- 57% M / 43% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 171 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Maricopa County
- Phone
- (480) 727-8550
- Area population (ZIP 85306)
- 24,696
- Area average commute
- 27.5 min
- Area median age
- 37.5
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 85306; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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