Dysart Unified School District
Education Administration ProgramsArizona, United States1001-5000 Employees
"A" rated Dysart Schools was voted best Public School District, and is among the top-rated in the state of Arizona. The district is home to the #6 ranked K-8 school in Arizona (Freedom Traditional Academy), and the #22 ranked high school in Arizona (Shadow Ridge High School). Overall, Dysart has 18 “A” rated and 4 “B” rated schools, many of which out-rank our local counterparts. Additionally, Freedom Traditional Academy has the highest test scores of any school in the cities of Surprise and El Mirage for two years in a row. Dysart Schools have been recognized both nationally and internationally with AdvancED Accreditation, and are dedicated to serving the needs of all children with high quality academic coursework, before-and after-school programs, and services for the entire community. Boasting a graduation rate that exceeds both the state and national average, the Dysart Unified School District prepares all students to be ready for college and career through excellence and success. Dysart Unified School District serves over 23,000 pre-kindergarten through 12th grade students in the Northwest Phoenix Metropolitan area. The district encompasses 140 square miles, serving parts of El Mirage, Glendale, Surprise, Youngtown, and Maricopa County. The district is home to four K-4 elementary schools, four middle schools serving grades 5-8, 12 K-8 elementary schools, four comprehensive high schools, a preschool, and one alternative program.