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High School Planning Guide

SUSD’s long history of success is based on strong academic and extracurricular programs offered by our schools, partnered with the dedication and experience of its teachers and staff. SUSD also fosters collaboration and communication between home and school to ensure the best possible education for all students.

SUSD High schools provide an exceptional learning experience for all our students. In addition to the courses that fulfill graduation requirements, there are additional specialized programs and electives designed to create a well-rounded high school program of student study for every student. Among SUSD’s offerings is an International Baccalaureate Program, Advanced Placement courses, Honors classes, Career and Technical Education, Fine Arts, Athletics, Special Education, online learning and much more.

Students engage in a curriculum designed to help them reach their academic potential and prepare them for a successful and rewarding future. Whether students are interested in art or aviation, computers or culinary arts, music or Mandarin, there are class offerings that provide a solid knowledge base for students who are college bound or plan to enter the workforce directly after high school.

More information about SUSD’s 30 schools and numerous programs serving students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade is available on our schools page.

Scottsdale Unified School District High Schools

Record Keeping Guidelines and College Admissions

Fees Schedules

Downloadable PDF Versions

Web Version Updated for:

2026-2027 School Year as approved by the SUSD Governing Board

Education & Career Action Plan 

An ECAP (Education and Career Action Plan) reflects a student’s current plan of coursework, career aspirations, and extended learning opportunities in order to develop the student’s individual academic and career goals.  A student’s plan helps to personalize education and enables the student to maximize the opportunities available upon high school graduation. 

Learn More about ECAP

Graduation Requirements

All students must meet the minimum required credits for Scottsdale Unified School District in order to graduate. Students who wish to attend Arizona in-state universities will need to complete additional credits in order to meet the unconditional admission requirement.
 

Learn More about Graduation Requirements

SUSD eLearning

In order to better serve our students with a myriad of course offerings, Scottsdale Unified School District extends several valuable learning methods of delivery lead by highly qualified teachers to guide rigorous, relevant instruction for our 21st Century learners. Our flourishing SUSD eLearning programs have many benefits for our students. 

Learn More About eLearning Opportunities

Courses Offerings:

Note: Click on Course Name for description and more information.

Course Catalog & More
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