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Hi-star Center For Children

5807 N. 43rd Ave Phoenix, AZ 85019

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • School Type: Special Education School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 33 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
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Quick Facts (2026-27)

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

School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Students By Grade
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Student Body

Total Students
33 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
42%
State avg.: 39%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
National avg.:

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling

School Notes

  • 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.
  • 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.
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.

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