Very Good
#18 of 225 private schools in AZ
Top 8% of private schools
Thunderbird Adventist Academy
High School · Scottsdale, AZ
A private high school in Scottsdale, AZ serving grades 9th – 12th.
7410 E SUTTON DR, Scottsdale, AZ 85260
- 12.7:1 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.
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Where Thunderbird Adventist Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 31Car-Dependent
- Transit 35Some Transit
- Bike 57Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,031/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Scottsdale), 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
$103,854
Median home value
$637,000
Median rent
$1,969/mo
College educated
58.6%
Homeownership
60%
Poverty rate
5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85260; 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
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brightmont AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.6private | 5–12 | 1.9 mi | 51 | Compare → |
| Chaparral High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | 9–12 | 2.3 mi | 1,909 | Compare → |
| Horizon High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | 7–12 | 2.5 mi | 1,863 | Compare → |
| Rancho Solano Private School-greenway CampusPrivate · tuition | 6.9private | PK–12 | 2.5 mi | 549 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Thunderbird Adventist Academy is listed in Scottsdale, AZ; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Thunderbird Adventist Academy
Thunderbird Adventist Academy is a private high school in Scottsdale, AZ, serving approximately 126 students in grades 9th-12th with a 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #18 of 225 private schools in AZ.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Thunderbird Adventist Academy
What grades does Thunderbird Adventist Academy serve?
Thunderbird Adventist Academy serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Thunderbird Adventist Academy?
Thunderbird Adventist Academy has an enrollment of approximately 126 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thunderbird Adventist Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Thunderbird Adventist Academy is 12.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Thunderbird Adventist Academy rank in AZ?
Thunderbird Adventist Academy ranks #18 of 225 private schools in AZ.
What is Thunderbird Adventist Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Thunderbird Adventist Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Thunderbird Adventist Academy a private school?
Yes, Thunderbird Adventist Academy is a private coeducational school with a Seventh-day Adventist affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Thunderbird Adventist Academy a religious school?
Thunderbird Adventist Academy has a Seventh-day Adventist religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 126
- Gender Split
- 42% M / 58% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Seventh-day Adventist
- School Day
- 8 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Maricopa County
- Phone
- (480) 948-3300
- Area population (ZIP 85260)
- 39,842
- Area average commute
- 19.9 min
- Area median age
- 44.3
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 85260; 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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