Canyon Valley School, alternatively known as Canyon Valley High School and often abbreviated as CV, CVS or CVHS is an

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institution in

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serving primarily

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aged students, with some eighth grade classes also being offered. The school is operated by

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and presently hosts no official athletic or extracurricular activities.

Purpose

The school offers classes both for highschool aged students as well as for

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attempting to achieve a highschool diploma. CVHS is also used as an alternative institution for Gilbert Public School students who are otherwise unable or not permitted to attend classes at any other highschool in the district.

Notable students

* Teddy Allen - ''Canadian

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Notable students

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