Scottsdale Unified School District – Public

Scottsdale Unified School District is one of the best in the state; five of its high schools accept international high school students. The district offers award-winning arts programs and STEM programs. Scottsdale high schools provide a comprehensive American experience. Many of the district’s impressive campus facilities have been recently updated and feature modern computer labs, theaters, career centers, athletic facilities, and production labs. Competitive sports teams in the district including soccer and baseball have won a total of five state championships in the last two years. State regulations allow international students in grades 9-11 to participate in any Junior Varsity (JV) sports team.
Students have ample opportunities for creative growth including award-winning advertising and media arts programs, an award-winning theater program, and a culinary arts career education program.
Scottsdale Unified School District is the only district in Arizona with student winners of the Siemens Westinghouse Competition and Intel Science Talent Search, two of the most prestigious science competitions in the US One high school in the district has the
only Arizona high school drama club to be invited to the world’s largest arts festival, the Edinburgh Fringe. Located only 20 minutes outside of Phoenix, Scottsdale is an urban metropolitan city known for its consistently pleasant weather. Along with a lively downtown area, it is home to many parks and outdoor exploration opportunities.
The Weather in Summer and Fall is Hot and Dry instead in Winter and Spring is Cool and Dry.