Kyrene School District considers closing 9 schools due to declining enrollment

TEMPE, AZ (AZFamily) — Several schools in the Kyrene School District could close in the next few years.

On Tuesday, the Kyrene Governing Board was presented with a long-range plan that recommends closing down nine schools in the district.

  • Kyrene de la Colina
  • Kyrene de la Estrella
  • Kyrene del Milenio* (repurpose as gifted academy)
  • Kyrene Akimel A-al Middle School
  • Kyrene Traditional Academy
  • Kyrene de la Mariposa
  • Kyrene de la Mirada
  • Kyrene del Norte
  • Kyrene del Pueblo Middle School

“The recommendation they are bringing forth tonight reflects a system-wide approach, not only the needs of each individual school, but the strength and success of Kyrene as a whole,” said Superintendent Laura Toenjes.

For one parent, Liz Bolton, it was a sigh of relief when her daughter started going to school at Kyrene de la Mirada…

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