Hi-star Center For Children (2026 Profile)

5807 N. 43rd Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85019

Tel: (602) 548-3038

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The Hi-Star Center for Children is a private special education day school, serving students with severe language/communication, learning and behavioral needs.

Hi-Star is an academically based program which incorporates language acquisition skills into the daily curriculum, along with a structured behavior management program.

Hi-Star works with students in Kindergarten through 12th grades. The elementary program consists of a series of five developmental, language-based academic classrooms, which serves children between the ages of 5 and 13.

These classrooms are designed to meet the individual needs of students in kindergarten through eighth grade.

Classroom groupings are based on the student's overall academic, language, behavioral and social needs.

Language/communication skills are part of the child's daily instructional program, presented in a continuous and on-going model through out the day.

Academic instruction in reading, writing and math are part of the daily curriculum; along with science, social studies, art, music, RT and cooking activities. All activities are presented using direct instruction techniques.

School Type: Special Education School
Grades: Kindergarten-8
Enrollment: 33 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

School Type

Special Education School

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-8

School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students

33 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

42%

State avg.: 39%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

7 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

5:1

National avg.:

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Hi-star Center For Children often compared to?

Hi-star Center For Children is often viewed alongside schools like Accel by visitors of our site.

When is the application deadline for Hi-star Center For Children?

The application deadline for Hi-star Center For Children is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

In what neighborhood is Hi-star Center For Children located?

Hi-star Center For Children is located in the Alhambra neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ. There are 11 other private schools located in Alhambra.

Popular comparisons: Hi-star Center For Children vs. Accel

People that viewed Hi-star Center For Children also viewed these schools: Accel, Gompers 草榴社区 School, Children's Center For Neurodevelopmental Studies, Banner Academy and Aces-peoria.

The nearest high school to Hi-star Center For Children is Children's Center For Neurodevelopmental Studies (0.5 miles away)

The nearest elementary school is New Gains Academy (Microschool) (0.2 miles away)

The nearest preschool is Grace Lutheran School (0.4 miles away)

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School Type: Special Education School
Grades: Kindergarten-8
Enrollment: 33 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

The average private school tuition in Phoenix, AZ is $13,415 for elementary schools and $17,193 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Phoenix, AZ is 87% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).