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Phoenix, Arizona and its suburbs make up a large world-class city rising from a desert valley. Long before the rest of the country was being colonized, native Americans lived at Pueblo Grande from 700 to 1400 A.D. These 'Hohokam', meaning the 'people who have gone', built 135 miles of canals to irrigate their farming. Modern settlement began in 1868, when a canal was built to bring water from the Salt River. Several names were used before deciding on 'Phoenix', symbolizing a new town rising from the ruins of a former civilization. Incorporated in 1881, Phoenix is young by historical standards but now ranks as one of the fastest-growing cities in the nation. Visitors, residents and businesses will find that Phoenix offers just about everything in the way of sports, recreation, arts, culture, dining, lodging and financial opportunities. Because of our beautiful weather, activities can be enjoyed year-round. Take time to explore the related links on the right for shortcuts to popular topics. Find out for yourself why Phoenix is such a dynamic city. In 1950, the city had 105,000 people and was 99th in size in the U.S., today it is the 6th largest with over 1.2 million. The metropolitan area, including Scottsdale, Mesa and Tempe, totals over 2.2 million. There is a Spanish and Mexican influence with architecture, dining and culture. The area is one of the world's top 5 golf destinations and also has many world-class resorts, spas, dining and shopping. Downtown Phoenix has an Art Museum, Science Museum, the Heard Museum, historic Copper Square, Phoenix Zoo, and Pueblo Grande ruins. Nearby is the Rawhide Western Town, hot-air balloon rides, jeep tours to the desert, horse riding, the Superstition Mountains of the Lost Dutchman's Gold Mine fame, golf, night life, and much more. Click on any link below to find out more information about the city of Phoenix:
Chamber of Commerce Convention & Visitors Bureau Phoenix New Times The Arizona Republic Phoenix Union High School District - WELCOME to the Phoenix Union High School District. This is a school district with a glorious past, a successful present, and a promising future. We serve the educational needs of the diverse, dynamic and growing community of Phoenix. Over 24,000 students from a 220-square mile area come to our schools. Our students represent over 50 languages. We have provided the seeds of success educating generations of Phoenicians over the past 111 years, and our modern schools and highly skilled teachers will shape the future of the fifth-largest city in the United States. We are an urban school district that bucks the trends and doesn't make excuses. Student Achievement is our top priority. We are reducing, or eliminating the “achievement gap” that is usually applied to high minority, low-income school districts. Education in Phoenix - Phoenix is home to 325 public schools in 30 school districts along with more than 200 charter and private schools. The Youth and Education Programs Office has created this webpage to help you find the information you need about education in Phoenix. The following are links to sites I have found that have very useful or entertaining information about the Phoenix area: Valley Arts & Culture Calendars Phoenix Area Attractions Use our Dine Site Guide to find restaurants in the Phoenix area. Area Hotels, Accommodations & Travel: Urban Living Hotel Search - Offers a search of availability and rates for all Phoenix area hotels, with discounts of up to 70%! Rental Car Search - You can also search for a rental car in Phoenix using this link. Search Flights - You can search for the best airfares and schedules to Phoenix. |
