As a signature academy in Roosevelt School District No. 66 in South Phoenix, V. H. Lassen Academy of Science and Nutrition serves children in pre-kindergarten through eighth grade.
At this public elementary school, students complement a core curriculum of math, science, English language arts, social studies, and physical education with a special program focused on nutrition, gardening, and farming. Without leaving the school grounds, students can learn agriculture by getting their hands dirty with lessons taught by certified teachers and local farmers in the school’s own garden.
With a mission to provide more food security, V.H. Lassen partners with local nonprofit Spaces of Opportunity to help residents in Phoenix gain affordable access to healthy food through innovations in farming and community gardens. The school also hosts a weekly community pantry that offers non-perishable food items, cleaning supplies, health supplies, and fresh produce for students in need.
Students can transfer their food and gardening skills to culinary courses where they learn how to create plant-based dishes. They can also burn energy in a number of extracurricular team sports including volleyball, soccer, and basketball.
To stay connected with the community, V.H. Lassen hosts annual events such as a fall festival and winter celebration as well as monthly forums for parents and caregivers with the school’s principal.
V. H. Lassen Elementary School
Public Pre-K, Elementary, Middle School
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Grade Pre-K-8
909 W Vineyard Rd,
Phoenix, AZ
Roosevelt Elementary School District
School Details
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Math Proficiency
7%
Reading Proficiency
24%
Niche Grade
C
C
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Reading Proficiency
24%
Math Proficiency
7%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
19
Full Time Teachers
19
Teachers in First or Second Year
21.3%
GreatSchools Rating
6
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
Math
9%
State Average
44%
Science
11%
State Average
31%
Student Diversity
Male
50.2%
Female
49.8%
Hispanic
86.1%
Black
7.1%
White
3.9%
Two or more races
1.4%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
GreatSchools Reviews
8/10/2017
This is sThe worst school ever . I sent my son here for kindergarten and he couldn't wait to start. Giving 2 month's in I was having problems with not only the teacher ( don't rember her name) but she was just rude and had an "just wanted to get the day over" kind of attitude not really even liking...
4/21/2014
I don't want to rate this school because I was a student and my teacher was so races's in fact she called me b and she said she wished I was never born so don't take your child there they will hate it
8/19/2013
I read this in a article. This is explains why I don't send my children to this school or to any school in the Roosevelt District for that matter. >> Across the state, charter schools provide much-needed alternatives to low-performing traditional public schools. When compared with their peers in tra...
4/20/2011
My name is Alberto Ovante and I, went there when i was a kid and to me it was one of the best school around, wish i, can talk to my teachers to thank them for their hard work.I, was there in 1979 through 1985 those were the best years of life........thanks to all the teachers and friend that were pa...
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Attendance Zone
About South Mountain
List Price Range
$220K - $1.4M
Homes For Sale
302
Average Home Value
$388,605
Median Lot Size
6,098 Sq Ft
% Renters
39%
Household Income
$83,039
% of College Grads
18.6%
Median Age
34
Average House Size
2,037 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
61.6%
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Additional Schools in the Area
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Choice Schools
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- 7th to 12th
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- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Grills
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- Picnic Area
- Playground
- Parking Lot
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- Grills
- Picnic Area
Nevitt Park
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- Picnic Area
- Tennis
Esteban Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Dog Park
- Picnic Area
Esteban Dog Park
- Dog Park
- Parking Lot
Hermoso Park
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Grayson Park
- Picnic Area
- Playground
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