Traditional classroom settings can teach students about our world but may not prepare them for their future careers. Paradise Valley Unified School District, one of the Valley’s largest school districts, serves more than 26,000 students in northeast Phoenix and north Scottsdale, from pre-K through 12th grade, ensuring that every learner is empowered for a lifetime of success.
PVSchools prepares students for the future with its Career and Technical Education classes. It offers myriad distinctive courses that are not just about learning in a classroom setting, but equip students with the skills and knowledge to thrive in today’s global economy. These classes, which include arts, science, technology, education, JROTC and business management, are a gateway to a world of possibilities.
The Center for Research in Engineering, Science and Technology (CREST) at Paradise Valley High School is a testament to the district’s commitment to excellence. Its STEAM program enriches students’ STEM and CTE skills. Learners can specialize in Bioscience, Engineering, or Software App and Development. The North Valley Arts Academies (NVAA) is a platform for students to showcase their talents in the fields of dance, theater, music technology and visual arts. In 2025, 90 seniors earned the AZ Seal of Arts Proficiency, a testament to the success of the district’s comprehensive fine arts program.
A range of highly gifted programs are available to help cultivate higher-level thinking skills, perseverance and innovative approaches to problem-solving. The district also offers K-8 Dual Language Immersion (DLI) classes in Mandarin and Spanish, where students thrive in their language studies and learn half of the day in English and the other half in their selected language. There is also a K-12 International Baccalaureate Programme and a comprehensive K-12 online school program.
PVSchools believes the foundation of any educational experience is a positive learning environment that prioritizes student success and nurtures creativity, curiosity and strategic thinking through innovative and dynamic learning opportunities. pvschools.net
