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Data & methodology

Evaluation method

Ranking Basis

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Scoring Mechanism: Each of the 46 distinct data points is evaluated using unique mathematical models, scoring based on its position within the overall data distribution.

Basis for Ranking: Instead of absolute values, we focus on relative differences in data. There is no fixed score threshold for separating schools; instead, the “admission cutoff” is adjusted annually based on data trends, similar to college entrance exams.

Evaluation Mechanism

The school page currently displays an evaluation card that includes an overall rating and ratings across five key categories, totaling 46 data points. The five categories are: Geographic Community, Academic Strength, Matriculation Level, Extracurricular Activities, and FindingSchool Reviews. Visitors can easily view the overall score and ratings for each dimension (ranging from A+ to C). For boarding schools, detailed total score rankings are also included

The data used for evaluations and rankings comes from three primary sources: official school data, public data, and user-submitted data on FindingSchool.

Scoring Mechanism

The entire scoring system is based on mathematical models derived from statistical analysis of samples from hundreds of schools across various levels. Each data point receives a corresponding rating based on its percentile position within the overall predicted distribution.

  • In the boarding school evaluation:: A- and above account for 45% of the total, B- and above account for 40%, C accounts for 15%.

  • In the day school evaluation: A- and above account for 30% of the total, B- and above account for 51%, C and others account for 19%.

2025 Evaluation Methodology

1. [30% - Matriculation Dimension] : Ivy League admission rate, admission rate for Top 25 National Universities and Top 5 Liberal Arts Colleges, admission rate for Top 50 National Universities and Top 10 Liberal Arts Colleges, admission rate for Top 100 National Universities and Top 25 Liberal Arts Colleges, along with a summary of historical admissions data.

2. [24% - Academic Dimension]: Course offerings (AP, IB, Honors, and Advanced courses), percentage of teachers with a master’s degree or higher, percentage of AP exam scores of 3, 4, or 5, average scores on standardized tests (SAT and ACT), scores in AMC math competitions, and results in FRC robotics competitions.

3. [14% - Extracurricular Activities]: Alumni donation rate, number of clubs and activities, ratings for competitive sports teams, and ratings for arts programs.

4. [12% - FindingSchool Reviews] : FindingSchool website rating, review comments on FindingSchool, and historical rating trends.

5. [8% - Geographic Community]: State resource evaluation, density score of nearby top universities, distance to the nearest international airport, convenience of local amenities, transportation convenience, city crime rate, and educational level of the local population.

Overall
B
Matriculation A-
Academics B
Extracurriculars C
Community C
Reviews B
International Baccalaureate Experiential Learning Community Field Expeditions World Citizenship
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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School Stats

Average
Current School
Tuition
$62160
Enrollment
120
International Students
25%
Faculty with Advanced Degrees
95%
Teacher-Student Ratio
1:6
Endowment
$4 millions
Average SAT Score
1230
Average ACT Score
26
Class Size
12
Boarding %
71

Matriculation

(2023)
Ranking University/College Students
#13 Dartmouth College 1
#14 Vanderbilt University 1
#23 University of Michigan 1
#34 University of Rochester 1
#38 University of Texas at Austin 1
#42 Boston University 1
#83 University of California: Riverside 2
#84 Bennington College 1
#103 University of Arizona 1
#104 University of Colorado Boulder 1
LAC #26 Colorado College 3
LAC #30 Mount Holyoke College 1
#162 Oregon State University 1
#317 Concordia University Wisconsin 1
#317 Northern Arizona University 2
Auckland University Auckland New Zealand 1
Concordia College 1
Copenhagen Business School 1
Dallas Community College 1
Ludwig Miximilian 1
Sweet Briar College 1
University Munich 1
University of Illinios Champaign 1
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Matriculation
Ranking University/College 2023 2017-2018 2016 2009-2014 Total
All schools 14 14 3 7
#3 Stanford University 1 + 1 + 2
#9 Johns Hopkins University 1 + 1 + 2
#9 Brown University 1 + 1
#12 Columbia University 1 + 1 2
#15 University of California: Los Angeles 1 + 1
#15 University of California: Berkeley 1 + 1
#17 Rice University 1 + 1 2
#18 Vanderbilt University 1 1 + 1 3
#18 Dartmouth College 1 1 + 1 1 + 4
#21 University of Michigan 1 1 + 2
#24 Emory University 1 + 1
#28 University of California: San Diego 1 + 1
#38 University of Texas at Austin 1 1
#39 Boston College 1 + 1 2
#43 Boston University 1 1
#47 University of Rochester 1 1
#52 Ohio State University: Columbus Campus 1 1
#67 University of Massachusetts Amherst 1 + 1
#73 Indiana University Bloomington 1 1
#83 University of California: Riverside 2 2
#105 University of Colorado Boulder 1 1
#115 University of Arizona 1 1
#142 Oregon State University 1 1
#249 Northern Arizona University 2 2
#304 Concordia University Wisconsin 1 1
Matriculation
Ranking University/College 2023 2017-2018 2016 2009-2014 Total
All schools 6 11 0 13
#2 Amherst College 1 + 1 2
#3 United States Naval Academy 1 + 1
#9 Carleton College 1 + 1
#11 Claremont McKenna College 1 + 1 2
#11 Grinnell College 1 + 1
#11 Wesleyan University 1 + 1 2
#11 Middlebury College 1 + 1 + 2
#16 Smith College 1 + 1
#16 Vassar College 1 + 1
#16 Davidson College 1 1
#21 Colgate University 1 + 1
#24 Bates College 1 + 1
#30 Bryn Mawr College 1 + 1 + 2
#33 Colorado College 3 3
#34 Mount Holyoke College 1 1 + 1 3
#39 Kenyon College 1 + 1 2
#46 Whitman College 1 + 1 + 2
#112 Bennington College 1 1
#180 Sweet Briar College 1 1

Academics

IB

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IB English B
IB French B
IB Spanish B
IB Economics
IB History
IB Environmental Systems and Societies
IB English B
IB French B
IB Spanish B
IB Economics
IB History
IB Environmental Systems and Societies
IB Math Studies
IB Visual Arts
IB Theory of Knowledge
IB Physics
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Sports

(8)
Basketball
Cross Country
Equestrain
Golf
Soccer
Mountain Biking
Basketball
Cross Country
Equestrain
Golf
Soccer
Mountain Biking
Track and Field
Volleyball
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Extracurricular Activities and Clubs

(25)
Co-Ed Soccer
Equestrian
Hiking
Mountain Bike Riding
Newspaper/Yearbook
Personal Fitness
Co-Ed Soccer
Equestrian
Hiking
Mountain Bike Riding
Newspaper/Yearbook
Personal Fitness
Rock Climbing
Strength & Conditioning
Yoga
Soccer
Track and Field
Basketball
Student Council
Girls Volleyball
Cross Country
Chess
Film Making
Horseback Riding (Western/English/Barrel)
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Arts

(5)
Music
Theater
Ceramics
Photography
Studio Art

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Basic Info

Co-ed
Boarding Grades: 9-12
Rural
ESL: No
Year Founded: 1948
Campus Size: 175 acres
Boarding Rate: 71%
Religious Affiliation: No Religious Affiliation

Application Info

Deadline: 02/15
Interview: Zoom, On Campus
Pre Interview: No Requirement
Other Accepted Scores: PSAT, SAT, ACT, TOEFL Junior, DUOLINGO
School Code:
TOEFL: 8818
SSAT: 7930
Spots for Chinese Students Next Year: 5

Frequently Ask Questions about Verde Valley School

Tell me a bit about Verde Valley School.
Verde Valley School is Co-ed private boarding school located in Arizona, US. It was founded 1948 , and currently has about 120 students, 25.00% of whom are international students.

For more official information, please visit http://www.vvsaz.org.
Does Verde Valley School have rigorous academic requirements?
Verde Valley School also have 95% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
Where do Verde Valley School students typically go for their colleges?
In 2023, some students attended Dartmouth College, Vanderbilt University, University of Michigan, University of Rochester and University of Texas at Austin.
What is the application requirement for Verde Valley School?
Similar to most private schools in the US, Verde Valley School’s typical admission requirements include school transcript, recommendation letter, application essay, TOEFL for international students, and interview (often optional, but highly recommended).
What is the latest tuition for Verde Valley School’s Co-ed student?
The total fee for Verde Valley School in 2024 is $62,160 which typically includes tuition, boarding fee, student management fee and a few other fees associated with managing international students.

For more information, please contact school’s admission team at admissions@vvsaz.org .
Where is Verde Valley School located?
Verde Valley School is located in the State of Arizona of USA.
How popular is Verde Valley School on FindingSchool network?
Based on FindingSchool monthly traffic data as well as onsite search record, Verde Valley School is among the most popular schools, within top 360 for all schools on FindingSchool.

Also Verde Valley School has been favorited by 44 users.
How to start with an application with Verde Valley School?
The first stop is to carefully review the school profile on FindingSchool to learn more about Verde Valley School. Most of them are directly provided by the school.

Also it is highly recommended to visit Verde Valley School’s official site: http://www.vvsaz.org or call them at 928-284-2272.
Please share a few nearby schools that are close to Verde Valley School?
Yes, here are few: The Orme School,

What is the FindingSchool rating for Verde Valley School?
The overall rating for Verde Valley School is B.

The section ratings of Verde Valley School are:
A- for Matriculation
B for Academics
C for Extracurriculum
C for Community
B for Students and Parents reviews

Nearby City

Mesa, located just east of Phoenix in Arizona, is a city rich in history and culture. Mesa Grande Cultural Park features a massive ceremonial mound and artifacts from the ancient Hohokam people. The Arizona Museum of Natural History displays impressive dinosaur skeletons and archaeological treasures. For families, the nearby i.d.e.a. Museum offers interactive exhibits combining art and science. The Mesa Arts Center is a hub for live theater, musicals, and contemporary art, making the city a vibrant destination for culture, history, and creativity.

Population (2022) 463,552
Cost of Living Higher than average 4%

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