Dysart Unified District (4243)

District Overview
Located at 15802 N. Parkview Place in Surprise, Arizona, Dysart Unified District is a thriving, open public school district serving the suburban West Valley of the greater Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler metropolitan area. As a traditional public school system operating 24 physical campuses, the district offers a comprehensive educational continuum spanning from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade, as well as ungraded elementary programs. The district provides families across the region with an inclusive learning environment, supporting seamless transitions for students as they progress from early childhood education to high school graduation and post-secondary preparation.

According to the 2024–2025 National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) dataset, Dysart Unified District educates a student body of 23,078 learners, reflecting the rich cultural diversity of its growing community with significant Hispanic, White, Black, Asian, Native American, Pacific Islander, and multiracial representation. To foster academic growth and ensure well-rounded student support, the district maintains a robust workforce of nearly 4,781 full-time equivalent (FTE) personnel. This staffing framework includes over 2,313 FTE classroom teachers, more than 413 instructional aides, and over 2,054 support staff members, creating an expansive operational network dedicated to instructional excellence, student well-being, and community engagement.
24
Total Schools
23,078
Total Students
2,313.5
Full-Time Teachers
10.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Dysart Unified District (4243)
Demographic Student Count
White8,616
Hispanic10,272
Black1,824
Asian411
Two or More1,601
American Indian238
Pacific Islander116
  • Hispanic
    10,272 (44.5%)
  • White
    8,616 (37.3%)
  • Black
    1,824 (7.9%)
  • Two or More
    1,601 (6.9%)
  • Asian
    411 (1.8%)
  • American Indian
    238 (1.0%)
  • Pacific Islander
    116 (0.5%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Dysart Unified District (4243)
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary21
Middle0
High4
Other1
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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:24
Students:23,078*
Teachers (FTE):2,313.5*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:10.0
Schools in Dysart Unified District (4243)
Found 26 Schools