Shadow Ridge High School

Shadow Ridge High School is a high school of substantial scale in SURPRISE, Arizona, part of Dysart Unified District (4243), hosting 2,212 students in grades 7 through 12. Compared to the state average of about 631 students per school, that is 251% bigger than typical.

Within Dysart Unified District (4243), which oversees 24 schools and 23,078 students, Shadow Ridge High School is one campus in the system.

Demographically, Shadow Ridge High School reports that the largest single group is White at 52%, but no single group is in the majority; the rest is composed of 32% Hispanic, 8% multiracial, 5% Black.

Looking at the economic backdrop, The school lists 104 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 21.3:1. That figure is higher than the state norm's 20.2:1 average.

Around the school, ACS estimates for Maricopa County put median household income runs about $89,300, 37% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate sits near 8%. Shadow Ridge High School is one of 1352 public schools in Maricopa County (combined enrollment of about 725,139 students).

Nearest neighbor: West-MEC - Shadow Ridge High School, around 0.0 miles off. 8 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a five-mile radius.

The school occupies a rural site.

Looking at the recent track record. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at Shadow Ridge High School has showed little movement, going from 2,181 students in 2018 to 2,212 in 2025. White enrollment moved from 61% to 52% across the same window.

Within the allk12 community for this school, the page collects discussion, questions, and updates around classroom updates, athletics, and weather closures. The community welcomes input from current and former families.