 
Welcome to the Dysart Unified School District. You are part of an exciting, vibrant and growing community. As part of the strong foundation of our great community, the Dysart Unified School District is dedicated to serving the needs of all children with high quality educational services, before- and after-school programs, community education classes, and services for the entire community.
Dysart is the fastest growing school system in Arizona. Since 2000, the district has more than tripled in size. Despite the unprecedented growth, we are focused on preparing our students to thrive in the new century.
As you begin the process of enrolling in a Dysart school, do not hesitate to contact your neighborhood campus for information or to schedule a meeting with the principal. We are proud of our modern facilities, our programs focused on the Arizona Academic Standards, and the engagement of students in their education. Come take a look.
Welcome to the community and thank you for entrusting the Dysart Unified School District with your child's education.
Location / Population
- 140 square miles, serving part of El Mirage, Glendale, Surprise, Youngtown and Maricopa County in the Northwest Valley.
- Boundaries: Glendale Avenue north to Jomax Road, 115th Avenue west to Airport Road (White Tank Mountains).
- Educating 23,000 students.
- 10-year analysis shows Dysart is fastest growing school system in Arizona.
Campus Facilities
- 20 elementary schools, 1 alternative program campus and 4 comprehensive high schools.
- Since 2000, 15 elementary schools and 3 high schools have been built with state and local support.
Academics
- 4 schools rated as "Excelling" and 6 schools rated as “Highly Performing” by the Arizona Department of Education.
- All schools completing comprehensive continuous improvement plans.
- Advanced placement, career and technical education, International Baccalaureate, gifted and special education programs provided.
- Elementary schools include grades K-8; full-day kindergarten available for all students.
Finances
- Total General Fund: $135 million.
- Primary tax rate of $ 3.28, secondary tax rate of $ 1.72 (Bonds, M&O Override, K-3 Override and Capital Override). Total tax rate of $5.00, a fifty-eight cent reduction from the previous year.
- Recipient of more than $11 million in competitive and discretionary state and federal grants.
- According to Auditor General, lower-than-average plant-operation costs.
- According to the Auditor General, in the five year period from 2003-2008, Dysart’s average teacher salary increased by $11,314 to $47,223. This 32% increase was achieved while retaining an average teacher experience of 6.2 years and an average class size increase of less than one student per teacher.
- Outsourcing of custodial and food service operations, under close district supervision.
- FY 09-10 Budget Breakdown:
Classroom Instruction 59.4%,
Facilities Operations 11.9%,
Instructional & Student Support 12.6%,
District Administration 4.6%,
Transportation 5.8% and
School Administration 5.7%
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Dysart Unified School District
Dysart Education Center
15802 North Parkview Place
Surprise, AZ 85374
Phone: 623-876-7000
Email: CommunityRelations@dysart.org
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High Schools 
