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#23 of 225 private schools in AZ

Top 10% of private schools

Valley Lutheran High School

High School · Phoenix, AZ

A private high school in Phoenix, AZ serving grades 9th – 12th.

Private

5199 N 7TH AVE, Phoenix, AZ 85013

  • 7.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Preliminary

What 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.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
A-8.4 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio7.6:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B+7.1 / 10
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School Day Length7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,260
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B+7.0 / 10
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Diversity Index50%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A-8.1 / 10
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Enrollment134
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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

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Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where Valley Lutheran High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Phoenix map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 80Very Walkable
  • Transit 54Good Transit
  • Bike 56Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,139/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Phoenix), 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

$68,895

Median home value

$476,200

Median rent

$1,435/mo

College educated

46.6%

Homeownership

42.5%

Poverty rate

11.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85013; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White64.9%
Hispanic15.7%
Asian11.2%
Native American3.7%
Black3.0%
Two or More1.5%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Girls Leadership Academy of ArizonaCharter · enrollment unverified6.19–120.3 mi60Compare →
Amerischools Academy - CamelbackCharter · enrollment unverified3.6K–120.5 mi78Compare →
Brophy College PreparatoryPrivate · tuition5.2private6–120.8 mi1,407Compare →
Central High SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.89–120.9 mi1,758Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

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.

Valley Lutheran High School is listed in Phoenix, AZ; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Valley Lutheran High School

Valley Lutheran High School is a private high school in Phoenix, AZ, serving approximately 134 students in grades 9th-12th with a 7.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #23 of 225 private schools in AZ.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Valley Lutheran High School

What grades does Valley Lutheran High School serve?

Valley Lutheran High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Valley Lutheran High School?

Valley Lutheran High School has an enrollment of approximately 134 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Valley Lutheran High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Valley Lutheran High School is 7.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Valley Lutheran High School rank in AZ?

Valley Lutheran High School ranks #23 of 225 private schools in AZ.

What is Valley Lutheran High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Valley Lutheran High School 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 Valley Lutheran High School a private school?

Yes, Valley Lutheran High School is a private coeducational school with a Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Valley Lutheran High School a religious school?

Valley Lutheran High School has a Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod religious affiliation.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
134
Gender Split
63% M / 37% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
7.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
18
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod
School Day
7 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Large City
County
Maricopa County
Area population (ZIP 85013)
20,947
Area average commute
24.7 min
Area median age
39
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 85013; 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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