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#769 of 2,006 schools in AZ
Top 38% in state
Valley Vista High School
High School · Dysart Unified District (4243) · Surprise, AZ
A Dysart Unified District (4243) high school serving grades 7th – 12th.
15550 N PARKVIEW PL, Surprise, AZ 85374
- Math 46% proficient (2022)
- Reading 42% proficient (2022)
- 96.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Valley Vista High School score 44% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
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→ SteadyProficiency is down 28 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 44% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from AZ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Valley Vista High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 31Car-Dependent
- Bike 50Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated992/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Surprise), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$78,690
Median home value
$355,800
Median rent
$1,897/mo
College educated
30.1%
Homeownership
78.4%
Poverty rate
9.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85374; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West-mec - Valley Vista High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 9–12 | 0.0 mi | 22 | Compare → |
| Imagine Prep SurpriseCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.9 | 9–12 | 0.7 mi | 267 | Compare → |
| Highland PrepCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.7 | 9–12 | 1.0 mi | 501 | Compare → |
| Fourteensix Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.6private | K–11 | 1.1 mi | 75 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Dysart Unified District (4243)
- Schools in district
- 25
- Rank in district
- #8 of 24
- District spending per student
- $10,550NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Valley Vista High School is listed in Dysart Unified District (4243); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Valley Vista High School
Valley Vista High School is a public high school in Surprise, AZ, part of Dysart Unified District (4243), serving approximately 2,443 students in grades 7th-12th with a 24:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #769 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Valley Vista High School
What grades does Valley Vista High School serve?
Valley Vista High School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Valley Vista High School?
Valley Vista High School has an enrollment of approximately 2,443 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Valley Vista High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Valley Vista High School is 24:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Valley Vista High School rank in AZ?
Valley Vista High School ranks #769 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is Valley Vista High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Valley Vista High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Valley Vista High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Valley Vista High School has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Valley Vista High School a charter school?
No, Valley Vista High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Valley Vista High School a Title I school?
No, Valley Vista High School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 2,443
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 24:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 102
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Maricopa County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 7.4%
- Phone
- (623) 523-8800
- 4-Year Graduation
- 96.0%
- Area population (ZIP 85374)
- 40,955
- Area average commute
- 31.1 min
- Area median age
- 58.9
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 85374; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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