Mesa Unified District (4235)

Headquartered at 63 E. Main Street in Mesa, Arizona, Mesa Unified District operates as a major public school system deeply rooted in a dynamic, large-city setting within the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler metropolitan area. As a traditional, non-charter district, it manages 82 operational schools offering an inclusive academic continuum that spans from early childhood prekindergarten through 12th grade. The district caters to learners at every stage of their development, fostering comprehensive education across standard grade levels as well as specialized ungraded programming. Accessible online at www.mpsaz.org, Mesa Unified District stands as a pivotal educational cornerstone for local families, offering extensive programs aimed at preparing students for academic and lifelong success.

The district serves a vibrant and diverse enrollment of over 55,800 students, reflecting a rich cultural composition with significant Hispanic, White, Black, American Indian, Asian, Pacific Islander, and multiracial student populations. Supporting a student body of this magnitude requires a powerful educational infrastructure; Mesa Unified District employs a total workforce of over 14,450 full-time equivalent staff members. This includes a robust instructional team of more than 6,110 full-time equivalent teachers and over 1,040 instructional aides, working alongside nearly 7,300 dedicated support staff. This strong staffing commitment ensures that schools maintain the resources, classroom assistance, and specialized care required to nurture a safe, supportive, and academically enriching environment for all students.