Suns-Diamondbacks Education Academy
| Linda Abril Educational Academy | |
|---|---|
 To provide a safe, nurturing environment where students can succeed as they prepare for college, career, and life. | |
| Address | |
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3000 N. 19th Ave. Phoenix, Arizona 85015 | |
| Coordinates | 33°27′52″N 112°04′23″W / 33.464319°N 112.072928°WCoordinates: 33°27′52″N 112°04′23″W / 33.464319°N 112.072928°W |
| Information | |
| Type | Public secondary school |
| Established | 2001 |
| Principal | Mr. Rick Beck |
| Faculty | Approx. 12 |
| Grades | 11-12+ |
| Enrollment | Approx. 186 |
| Color(s) | Fire red and Yellow |
| Mascot | Phoenix |
| Website | www.SunsDiamondbacks.org |
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Suns-Diamondbacks Education Academy is part of the Phoenix Union High School District. The campus was originally located at 1505 North Central Avenue, in Phoenix, Arizona, United States. Suns-Diamondbacks' enrollment is 186 students. This alternative program was designed to help students (age 16-21) at risk of dropping out to complete their high school education in a small learning environment with specialized classes and schedules. Created in 2001, over 300 at risk students went from dropping out to diplomas in the school's first four years. Two new classrooms were added for an additional 40 students in August, 2006. The school is partnered with Communities in Schools of Arizona, and corporate sponsors APS, Honeywell and the Arizona Diamondbacks (MLB) and Phoenix Suns (NBA) professional sports teams. For the beginning of the 2016-2017 school year. The school moved into a brand new, state-of-the-art facility on 19th Avenue and Thomas Road, and accommodates up to 400 students.[1]
Facts
- The school, which takes in students at the verge of dropping out and turns them es, has graduated over 800 students since 2001.
- Enrollment has grown to over 200 11th and 12th graders resulting in the school moving to a larger location in 2010.
- The Communities in Schools organization brought several corporate sponsors to the project, including the city's NBA and Major League Baseball teams, from which the name was derived. It is the only school in the nation named after two professional sports teams. In July 2010, the school moved to a larger facility at 2920 North Seventh Street in Phoenix to accommodate a growing number of students. In the summer of 2016 the school moved into a brand new, state-of-the-art facility on 19th Avenue and Thomas Road, and accommodates up to 400 students.
References
External links
- Suns-Diamondbacks Education Academy
- Phoenix Union High School District website
- Arizona Department of Education School Report Card