Scottsdale Unified District (4240)

District Overview
Headquartered at 7575 East Main Street in Scottsdale, Arizona, the Scottsdale Unified District serves as a primary educational cornerstone within the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler metropolitan region. Operating as a traditional, non-charter public school system, the district spans a dynamic midsize city setting and currently manages 30 active schools. It offers a continuous academic continuum ranging from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade, welcoming a diverse student body of 20,682 learners. Families and educational researchers seeking detailed information regarding district-wide initiatives, school boundaries, and academic programs can access resources directly through the district's central portal at susd.org.

To ensure high-quality instruction and comprehensive learner support, the district maintains a robust professional workforce exceeding 5,100 full-time equivalent staff members. The core academic environment is sustained by approximately 2,542 full-time equivalent teachers alongside 346 instructional aides, fostering favorable classroom support across all grade levels. Additionally, over 2,225 support staff personnel—ranging from administrative specialists to student service professionals—manage the operational and developmental needs of the district. This strong organizational infrastructure highlights Scottsdale Unified District's commitment to delivering well-rounded educational experiences, equitable student services, and strong community engagement.
30
Total Schools
20,682
Total Students
2,541.9
Full-Time Teachers
8.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Scottsdale Unified District (4240)
Demographic Student Count
White12,257
Hispanic5,123
Black830
Asian1,082
Two or More878
American Indian455
Pacific Islander57
  • White
    12,257 (59.3%)
  • Hispanic
    5,123 (24.8%)
  • Asian
    1,082 (5.2%)
  • Two or More
    878 (4.2%)
  • Black
    830 (4.0%)
  • American Indian
    455 (2.2%)
  • Pacific Islander
    57 (0.3%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Scottsdale Unified District (4240)
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary19
Middle5
High5
Other4
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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:30
Students:20,682*
Teachers (FTE):2,541.9*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:8.1
Schools in Scottsdale Unified District (4240)
Found 33 Schools