Deer Valley Unified District (4246)

District Overview
Situated in a thriving, large-suburban setting within the Phoenix metropolitan area, Deer Valley Unified District serves as a cornerstone public school system headquartered at 20402 N. 15th Avenue in Phoenix, Arizona. Currently fully operational as a traditional, non-charter school district, it supports a vibrant student body of over 32,000 learners across 41 individual school campuses. The district offers a complete educational continuum spanning from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade, providing tailored learning pathways that guide children through early childhood development, foundational primary skills, and comprehensive college-and-career preparation in high school.

To power its broad educational mission, Deer Valley Unified District maintains a robust organizational infrastructure powered by a dedicated workforce of over 7,300 full-time equivalent staff members. Classroom instruction is led by more than 3,800 certified teachers, supported directly by nearly 485 instructional aides who assist with classroom engagement and specialized academic needs. This learning environment is further strengthened by a network of over 3,000 support personnel managing student services, administrative needs, and campus operations. This balanced staffing structure reflects a deep institutional commitment to maintaining small-group support, high academic standards, and a safe, well-resourced learning environment for the entire community, with further details and school profiles available online at dvusd.org.
41
Total Schools
32,265
Total Students
3,833.2
Full-Time Teachers
8.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Deer Valley Unified District (4246)
Demographic Student Count
White19,376
Hispanic7,695
Black1,077
Asian1,767
Two or More1,919
American Indian349
Pacific Islander82
  • White
    19,376 (60.1%)
  • Hispanic
    7,695 (23.8%)
  • Two or More
    1,919 (5.9%)
  • Asian
    1,767 (5.5%)
  • Black
    1,077 (3.3%)
  • American Indian
    349 (1.1%)
  • Pacific Islander
    82 (0.3%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Deer Valley Unified District (4246)
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary31
Middle3
High5
Other2
School Map
District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:41
Students:32,265*
Teachers (FTE):3,833.2*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:8.4
Schools in Deer Valley Unified District (4246)
Found 41 Schools
No school records found.