Rancho Solano:…read more Incredible teachers. Caring staff. Great kids and families. Between foreign exchange students, and our own children, we have sent all of our "kids" to 5 different high schools in Scottsdale. Public, charter, and private. Several have been great, but Rancho Solano high school has been OUTSTANDING! By far the best decision we have ever made for our children's education. The teachers are engaging, highly educated, and compassionate. They make class fun, and encourage CRITICAL THINKING! And let's be honest in a world where everyone sees what their favorite influencer or political party says first, raising a child who is supported for their independent, critical thinking skills is a breath of fresh air. Lots of families of the students are in medical. Yet the kids are 50/50 when it comes to the educational track they are pursuing. 1/2 are STEM, and the other 1/2 are focused on more creative fields. Rancho Solano is incredibly supportive for both tracks. Our son who always thought he was more science minded, thrived in creative writing. He is even considering that as his minor in college. In regards to college, a friend told me this: You either pay for high school, or you pay for college. And thankfully there are currently state tax savings programs that contribute to your child's private school tuition - so there are no excuses. You CAN send your child to an excelling school like Rancho. Our investment in our son's private school education payed 2x more in college scholarships that he was offered! (He was offered 6 figures in college scholarships!) Our other kids didn't receive anywhere near the same number of college scholarships after attending other high schools - which made paying for their college much harder for us (and them). Rancho even has a staff member whose job is to help your child get into the best colleges for them! We fully believe Rancho Solano saved our son's life - and gave him a reason to excel. He's perusing an educational track above and beyond what we expected of him (and we expected a lot). He says some of the best friends he made at Rancho are the teachers. He felt like his voice mattered. And he THRIVED there. You will hear me support ALL of our state's teachers because they are all doing the best that they can with the resources they have. And I will also tell you that the teachers at Rancho Solano are BEYOND! They reignited my son's love of learning after school burnout from other schools. And the administration took time to meet with me, listened to my concerns, and they TOOK ACTION to make things better. That never would have happened in a large school. Incredibly grateful for Rancho Solano and everyone there.

Joined a family member on a tour. School was very snotty and not welcoming. Entire campus has a…read more"cold" feel. The upside is the campus is modern and has a new look, downside is the staff and students both give off a Snobbsdale vibe. Didn't feel comfortable. Feels cold, lacks soul.

Great school for high achievers. Not everyone lasts. This school is for hard working kids. Some…read moreteachers have masters and Ph.D.s! The education is excellent!

I have two kids who just joined Basis Scottsdale in 2025. We were in the SF Bay Area before. The…read moreschool, administration and staff are top notch. It's definitely for very academically oriented kids so not for every kid. However if your kids are academic types, this school is a dream come true. Also the principal Mr Tyler Garvey is a fantastic principal and exceptional human being.

We've had a great experience at Chaparral. Any time I've had a question or concern, I've been able…read moreto chat with an administrator or counselor and get my questions answered I think the education here is wonderful. There's AP, dual enrollment through Scottsdale Community College, and career programs like finance and culinary. The counselors really go out of their way to help kids find the right college and scholarships. The teachers are personable and you can tell they care about the students. The campus feels safe, friendly, and warm.

Chaparral High School holds a very special place in my heart! As a proud Chaparral graduate myself,…read moreit has been an incredible experience to return years later as a parent and watch my own children thrive at the same school. Our daughter graduated from Chaparral with an impressive 4.5 GPA, and our son is currently a senior, excelling in his AP and Honors classes. Seeing both of our children challenged academically, supported by dedicated teachers, and prepared for their futures has been incredibly rewarding. Chaparral offers an outstanding combination of academics, athletics, fine arts, extracurricular activities, and school spirit. The teachers and staff are committed to helping students reach their full potential, both inside and outside the classroom. I can confidently say that Chaparral continues to provide an exceptional high school experience.

The only focus of this school Is the ib program. The other…read moreteachers come And go often and don't teach at all. They turn a blind eye to real problems and retaliate against parents who make their concerns known.

Took a tour for a family member becoming a freshman this year. The school had a really bad…read moremusty/moldy odor and lots of roof leaks, and the principal Dr. Hirsch was very difficult to deal with to get the tour scheduled, cancelling on me 3 times and then cancelling on our last tour. Luckily an office receptionist showed us around, which was really nice of them.

So, I don't wanna sound like some random upset teenager who just doesn't like middle school in…read moregeneral, but Cocopah is really not the best for some people. And I would STRONGLY advise this comment should be read if you are interested in enrolling your child. I have witnessed many students being bullied to the point of suicidal thoughts and the teachers do absolutely nothing. The community in general are actually not the nicest people anyway. Also, there is not currently a nurse?? My younger brother is in seventh grade and nearly everyone isn't doing that well academically. Also, I've noticed some of the staff seemed to not care that much due to how much students they have. When I was here, only one staff member actually checked up on me and my friend (nope not the counselor) I remember I was doing very bad in math and not the best grade in ELA, both of the teachers were late to the student conference (and left early) that I had scheduled a week before, rude much. Also, they have a very interesting mindset, especially counselors, they would constantly guilt trip and gaslight me and my parents into constantly putting me in honors (which was definitely not a good idea) just add one more thing. This school is HUGE along with Chaperel, which it feeds into. So I don't entirely blame the teachers for being overwhelmed. But yet again, this is the job they signed up for, and they must have proper work etiquette. There is also a problem in eighth grade with pressuring into vaping and teen s*x which is not managed as much as it should. A lot of the kids there are a very bad influence. (and I'm not trying to be a saint, it's genuinely bad.) they should also be a bit stricter on the dress code, I mean, you can wear practically anything, and a lot of people bullied because they don't have a certain (expensive) clothing item. I know this is long, but it's very important and I could add a lot more. My family certainly got fed up with it and we switched in the eighth grade. I would overall not recommend this school sorry if this offended anyone. (one more thing, READ THIS apparently this school doesn't do much of a background check on its teachers since they literally hired someone who was addicted to child p*rn and g*re (shout out to Michael Gill I hope you rot in jail )

Horrible school. Horrible teachers. Horrible principal. Spineless principal who covers for ignorant…read moreteachers who pick on children they've decided they don't like. Teachers who attempt to intimidate the children and parents in meetings then get shown proof of their lies and manipulation and "Mr. Shrimp" principal goes "shocked" faced and pretends it's all new to him. Teachers who literally hate kids and treat them like crap are teaching here. Lazy and never update grades in their "awesome" app and when asked why they aren't up to date, blame the kids. Constant emails that go unanswered. Teachers giving excessive homework with unrealistic due dates (some with so much work that has to be "done only in class") and give no time in class to do it so kids have to give up their lunch and after school to complete it. Kids in tears because it's too much and teachers expectations are absurd THEN don't put the grades in the grade book because they "can complete it on their own schedule" causing kids to stress out and are upset their grades look like failing grades. SUSD has dropped the ball here and I will tell everyone every chance I can what a sh*tty school this is.

Coronado high school may not be in the richest part of Scottsdale but they do a great job - two of…read moretheir teachers won awards this year -more than any other school in the state yet Scottsdale district didn't even recognize either of the teachers - way to go Coronado teachers we think you're super!!

My daughter attended high school at Coronado. Throughout her years at Coronado we had a few…read morestruggles. I made contact with her guidance counselor and also worked closely with the social worker and behavioral interventionist. The school (administrative staff) and teachers were sensitive to our issues and worked closely with us to keep my daughter on track. One year my daughter needed to do homebound, they were on top of it, moved her into the program quickly. I hear other parents talk down about their school district, but I have to say I have had the opposite experience. Thank you to the SUSD!

Both of my kids have been really happy at this school. Most of the teachers I've seen are very…read morededicated and helpful. I have even emailed them at night or on the weekend and gotten a response quickly. The school offers a lot of extra curricular opportunities for kids and it is well maintained. Parents are very involved and there is no pretentious attitude which adds to the community spirit here. It's the main reason we chose it over Chaparral. The administration could use some improvement with how they use the various communication tools, but that seems to be a problem at every school.

I went here, honestly pretty cool school. I met pretty chill dudes. Everyone was kindread more

Our child has attended Early Childhood and Lower School at the International School of Arizona…read more(ISA). We HIGHLY recommend ISA for families wishing to give their child/children the unique advantage of an international, multilingual education in Arizona. It's great! The Spanish and French tracks are just as if your child is learning in France or Spain (in all subjects). The foreign teachers are very professional, respectful and organized. The US teachers and curriculum are equally impressive with advanced math, science and grammar (STEM) - all taught in English. It's the best of both. Your child will become "academically fluent" in English, and either Spanish or French. With multilingual fluency, children also become confident and emotionally thoughtful of others. Our experience has been terrific. Students enjoy the school day. It is safe, friendly, and respectful with engaged students, teachers, administrators, and parents from all other the world. What a gift. We wish this school went into high school, but we know our child will be prepared for any school we choose - in Arizona or abroad! Thanks ISA.

We were thinking about sending our kids to this school. Unfortunately disappointed by the feedback…read moreand the lack of back up behind the claim that it is IB accredited.

I have had three kids go through NDP. All of them had a great high school experience. My daughter,…read morewho now attends a university in lower Manhattan, called me one afternoon well into her first semester, and I asked her, "Now that you have been there a bit how is it going for real? Are the classes difficult? What about the assignments?"  She said, "No, dad, it is pretty easy. I know what they mean now when Notre Dame says they are college prep."  As a parent, I can't imagine a better review, having come directly from the source.

Our family had a horrible experience at this school, and I fear retaliation for even sharing a…read morenegative review but as a parent I suggest that anyone is very careful in learning all the facts before enrolling your students here.

We are new from LV and the staff have been amazing at helping my 15 yr. old girl adjust.Carol Lowry…read moreat the front desk is like a ray of sunshine & makes every student feel special Her counselor helped her get into some classes that she loves, even though school was starting very soon.She is crazy about her teachers & her grades are much better here When my teen was sick, I called the attendance office & the woman was very kind. I was so nervous about changing schools, and we are so blessed that we chose Horizon.I just can't say enough good things about the staff there!!

Horrible experience. I was constantly treated with disrespect and looked down on, I transfered here…read morefrom Pinnacle High School expecting a better experience. That was a total letdown. It's one thing to be disrespected as a student, but to disrespect one's parent(s)? That is another level of rude, and is uncalled for. I was constantly called names, and bullied. The front office including counseling didn't give one cent about that and care more about "getting back to class." Stay away from this place.