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26 schools in Dysart Unified District (4243)

Arizona · 23,078 students · 5 cities

Dysart Unified District (4243)'s public-school directory holds 26 schools, serving about 23,078 K-12 students inside Arizona (an average of 888 per school).

4-year change in Dysart Unified District (4243)

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
23,078
+67 (+0%) vs SY 2020-21
School count
24
-1 (-4%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

How Dysart Unified District (4243) ranks

Among districts
MeasureThis districtIn ArizonaIn the US
Enrollment
ranked largest first
23,078#9 of 156#323 of 9,234
Number of schools
ranked most first
24#11 of 156N/A
Students per teacher
ranked fewest first
19.9:1#110 of 153#8,335 of 9,044
Diversity index
ranked most diverse first
65.1%#12 of 123#980 of 6,853
Districts need at least 2 schools and 500 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.

Inside Dysart Unified District (4243)

Since 2017-18, the 22 district schools that reported both years went from 23,242 to 21,673 students (down 7%) and from 1,109 to 1,080 full-time teachers (down 3%), as of 2024-25.

Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across each school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25; schools with fewer than 100 students and schools serving specialized populations are left out. Staffing figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data and count only schools that reported students and teachers in both years.

About Dysart Unified District (4243)

Across 26 schools, Dysart Unified District (4243) teaches about 23,078 students in Arizona. By footprint it is a small district.

In terms of grade levels, Dysart Unified District (4243) spans 21 elementary, 4 high schools, and 1 combined or other.

Per-school enrollment averages around 888 in this district, noticeably above the Arizona typical of 508.

Trend over the past 4 years. Total public-school enrollment in Dysart Unified District (4243) has stayed largely flat since SY 2020-21, moving from about 23,011 students to 23,078. Over that span, Dysart Unified District (4243) shed 1 school, going from 25 to 24.

Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Dysart Unified District (4243) discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.

Frequently asked questions

How many schools are in Dysart Unified District (4243)?
Dysart Unified District (4243) operates 26 public K-12 schools in Arizona, serving approximately 23,078 students.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Dysart Unified District (4243)?
Dysart Unified District (4243) includes 21 elementary schools, 4 high schools, and 1 combined-grade school.
What is the largest school in Dysart Unified District (4243)?
Valley Vista High School is the largest public school in Dysart Unified District (4243) by enrollment, with approximately 2,334 students.
What grade levels does Dysart Unified District (4243) serve?
Dysart Unified District (4243) serves students from pre-K through grade 12 across 26 schools.
What cities does Dysart Unified District (4243) serve?
Dysart Unified District (4243) operates schools in Surprise, El Mirage, Waddell, Glendale, Surprise across Arizona.