WE ARE YOUR NEIGHBORS. WE ARE YOUR SCHOOLS. WE ARE YOUR COMMUNITY
Dysart Schools has been educating in the Northwest Valley for more than a century. Together we've achieved so much, and we can't wait to do more! Enroll today for the 2023-2024 school year and experience all that Dysart Schools has to offer. Use promo code "SUMMER23" for a free spirit shirt upon enrollment.
Scroll down to see all that we've achieved together in academics, arts and athletics. If you have questions before you enroll, call your local school or submit an interest form below to get the information you need to make an informed decision for your family.
TOGETHER IN DYSART WE'VE BUILT A TRUE LEGACY OF EDUCATION FOR MORE THAN A CENTURY
Dysart Unified School District was established in 1920 and now serves more than 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.
92%
Graduation Rate
11
A+ Schools of Excellence
22
A or B Rated Schools
TOGETHER WE'VE ACHIEVED THE HIGHEST PERFORMING SCHOOLS AND STUDENTS
We now boast three K-8 schools ranked in the top 100 and two top 50 high schools (Willow Canyon and Shadow Ridge) in the entire state of Arizona! Dysart has 12 “A” rated schools, many of which out-rank our local counterparts (check out the list below). We’re also home to the 8th ranked school in the entire state of Arizona, Freedom Traditional Academy.
Wonder how other local elementary schools compare?
#8. Freedom Traditional Academy
#55. Sunset Hills Elementary School
#67. Canyon Ridge School
#125. Marley Park Elementary School
#192. Sonoran Heights Middle School
#193. Western Peaks Elementary School
#296. El Mirage Elementary School
#318. Rancho Gabriela Elementary School
#328. Luke Elementary School
#340. Legacy Traditional School - West Surprise
#380. Arizona Charter Academy
#455. Legacy Traditional School - Surprise
#469. Imagine Rosefield
#492. Paradise Honors Elementary School
#826. Heritage Elementary School
#861. Calibre Academy Surprise
TOGETHER WE'RE PROVIDING PROGRAMS THAT MAKE A DIRECT IMPACT IN OUR COMMUNITY
Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs in the Dysart Unified School District prepare students to enter the workforce with the academic and technical skills needed to compete successfully in the job market. CTE programs are the backbone of a strong, well-educated workforce, which fosters productivity in business and industry and contributes to America’s leadership in the international marketplace. CTE students achieve academic excellence through authentic, hands-on, career focused learning.
6 State Championships in the Last 7 Years (6A)
Boys Wrestling D3 Heavyweight State Champion, Julian Laborin
2021 & 2022 5A Girls Softball State Champions
2023 USA Nationals Spirit Champions
TOGETHER WE'VE BUILT CHAMPIONS
The Dysart Unified School District ended the 2021-2022 school year with nine state championships in high school athletics, up from six the previous year. This year the district currently has nine additional state championships.
One of the programs that has helped propel Dysart athletics is our competitive athletics classes for high school students participating in after-school sports (baseball, basketball, football, soccer, softball, spiritline, volleyball). These classes help students hone their athletic skills and abilities during the school day. Students will be able to engage in strength and conditioning, analyzing film, and study their sport with their team during their regular class schedule.
2nd Most in State of Arizona
Dozens of areas of study in the arts
TOGETHER WE'RE MAKING THE WORLD A MORE BEAUTIFUL PLACE
Arts are highly valued in Dysart, and it shows! Dysart students earned the second most Arizona State Seal of Arts Proficiency in the state of Arizona, at 139, demonstrating our rigorous standards and high levels of competency in one of our three focus areas. Dysart provides students the opportunity to explore their artistic side through a rigorous and relevant comprehensive fine art program aligned with Arizona state and national standards. All students will participate in a progressive, performance-based curriculum that encourages students to reach their academic, creative and expressive potential.
El Mirage Mayor Alexis Hermosillo
Dysart High School Class of 2007
Surprise Firefighter Leo Alanis
Willow Canyon High School Class of 2017
Surprise Sgt. Michelle Cain
Dysart High School Class of 2008
TOGETHER WE'VE GROWN INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE LEADING OUR COMMUNITY
Dysart Schools is proud to graduate citizens who in turn work in and give back to our community. The current Mayor of the City of El Mirage, Alexis Hermosillo, is a proud graduate of Dysart High School. Additionally, numerous Dysart alumni work for the cities of El Mirage and Surprise in law enforcement, firefighting, and EMTs. Additionally, our graduates go on to shape the world outside our community. Former Dysart High School graduate Oscar Murillo works for NASA overseeing aeronautics work in the Dynamic Systems and Control Group at the Langley Research Center, and former Willow Canyon High School grad Dr. John Alexander Fissel studied Pathobiology and works at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine.
USE THE PROMO CODE SUMMER23 FOR A FREE SPIRIT SHIRT
Families who complete a K-12 enrollment application during the promotional period, complete the enrollment process with applicable forms, and attend the first week of school will receive a free spirit shirt! The enrollment period runs from May 1 through July 30, 2023. Families must enter the promotional code "SUMMER23" in the enrollment application to receive the shirt. The promotional offer is valid for new Dysart district student enrollments only. Students moving from one Dysart school to another are not eligible. Students who previously attended, but have left a Dysart school for a period of at least one year and are returning to a Dysart school are eligible for the free spirit shirt. The promotional offer is valid for all new students enrolled, including those from the same household. If all criteria is met, families will be contacted the first week of school for shirt size.