Verde Valley School

International Baccalaureate Experiential Learning Community Field Expeditions World Citizenship
B 5.0 / 5 7 Reviews
Overview
Surrounded by the red rock mountains of Sedona, Arizona, VVS is an International Baccalaureate, college-preparatory boarding and day school. The School was founded in 1948 as one of the nation's first truly international, multicultural boarding schools. Since 2007, VVS has been an IB World School, with the IB as the sole curriculum in grades 11 and 12. At VVS life revolves around the five mission principles: college preparation; world citizenship; the value of physical labor; service to others; and environmental stewardship. Students enjoy a remarkable outdoor program, competitive sports, an equestrian program, and competitive cycling.
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Official information of Verde Valley School in 2024 | FindingSchool

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A- Matriculation
B Academics
C Extracurricular activities
C Community
B Reviews
C Int. student mgmt

Boarding Grades: 9-12
Co-ed
Rural
ESL: Yes
Tuition: $59,535
# of Students: 130
Teacher:Student: 1:6
International Student: 48%
AP Courses: 0
Endowment: $30,769/stu.
Faculty w/ adv. degree: 79%
SAT: 1240/1600
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Matriculation
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IB Courses (Total 11)
IB English B
IB French B
IB Spanish B
IB Economics
IB History
IB Environmental Systems and Societies
IB Math Studies
IB Mathematics
IB Theatre
IB Visual Arts
IB English B
IB French B
IB Spanish B
IB Economics
IB History
IB Environmental Systems and Societies
IB Math Studies
IB Mathematics
IB Theatre
IB Visual Arts
IB Theory of Knowledge
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Sports (Total 6)
Basketball
Cross Country
Dance
Equestrain
Golf
Soccer
Basketball
Cross Country
Dance
Equestrain
Golf
Soccer
Arts (Total 5)
Music
Theater
Ceramics
Photography
Studio Art
Music
Theater
Ceramics
Photography
Studio Art
Extracurricular Activities and Clubs (Total 17)
Archery
Co-Ed Soccer
Equestrian
Fencing
Hiking
Horseback Riding (Western)
Horsebackriding (English)
Model United Nations
Mountain Bike Riding
Newspaper/Yearbook
Archery
Co-Ed Soccer
Equestrian
Fencing
Hiking
Horseback Riding (Western)
Horsebackriding (English)
Model United Nations
Mountain Bike Riding
Newspaper/Yearbook
Personal Fitness
Riding
Road Biking
Rock Climbing
Strength & Conditioning
Tai Chi
Yoga
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Basic Info
Year Founded: 1948
Campus Size: 175 acres
Boarding Rate: 71%
Religious Affiliation: No Religious Affiliation
Application Info
Deadline: 02/15
Interview: Skype, On Campus
Pre Interview: Updating
Other Accepted Scores: PSAT, SAT, ACT, TOEFL Junior
School Code:
TOEFL: 8818
SSAT: 7930
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Brief Reviews (Total 7)
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Detailed Reviews (Total 0)
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