Education
| Type of School | Number of schools |
|---|---|
| Elementary Schools | 25 |
| Junior High Schools | 6 |
| High Schools | 3 |
| Charter Schools | 13 |
| Community Colleges | 1 |
| Universities | 2 |
Average SAT I & SAT II Scores (2000)
| State | Verbal | Math |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona | 625 | 636 |
| California | 554 | 587 |
| Colorado | 622 | 635 |
| Florida | 626 | 637 |
| Georgia | 630 | 635 |
| Massachusetts | 598 | 612 |
| New Jersey | 608 | 635 |
| New York | 599 | 618 |
| North Carolina | 624 | 639 |
| Ohio | 644 | 658 |
| Pennsylvania | 619 | 633 |
| Texas | 623 | 646 |
| Utah | 629 | 637 |
| Virginia | 599 | 603 |
| National | 595 | 618 |
Source: Education College Board Website
Chandler Unified School District (480) 812-7000 1525 E. Frye Road, Chandler, AZ 85224
Well-Educated Residents
Nearly 75% of Chandler residents have some college education. The high-tech industries within Chandler attract and retain these young, affluent and well-educated citizens.
| Highest Grade Completed | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th Grade | 5.7% |
| 9th-12th Grade | 9.8% |
| High School Graduate | 22.8% |
| Some College | 38.1% |
| College Graduate | 23.6% |
Source: Chandler Economic Development Website
Universities, Colleges & Training Facilities
Arizona State University
General Information (480) 965-9011
700-acre campus
50,000 students
100 undergraduate programs
72 masters programs
40 doctoral programs
Main and three anchor campuses
ASU Main Campus, Tempe
ASU East, Mesa
ASU West, Glendale
College of Extended Education, Phoenix
Maricopa Community College District
General Information (480) 731-8000
10 separate community college campuses
160,000 "for credit students"
30,000 "not-for-credit" students"
Maricopa Skills center provides occupational training
Chandler-Gilbert Community College
2626 E. Pecos Road, Chandler, AZ 85225 (480) 732-7000
Part of the Maricopa County Community College District
More than 4,000 students
Accredited by North Central Association
Western International University
General Information (602) 943-2311
Associates, bachelors and masters degree programs; certification programs; ESL
2-month sessions; new classes begin every month
University of Phoenix
General Information (480) 804-7600
Higher education for working professionals; bachelors and masters and multiple certification programs
Nation's largest private university