Valley Vista High School

2,334 Students

High School 7th - 12th

School Overview

Valley Vista High School, located in Surprise, Arizona, is a prominent secondary institution serving the Dysart Unified School District. Known for its comprehensive academic curriculum, the school offers a wide variety of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, dual-enrollment opportunities, and specialized career and technical education (CTE) programs designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce. The campus fosters a vibrant learning environment that emphasizes student achievement, personal growth, and a strong sense of community pride.

Beyond its academic offerings, Valley Vista is well-regarded for its robust extracurricular activities, including a competitive athletics program, visual and performing arts, and numerous student-led clubs. The school is particularly noted for its focus on holistic development, encouraging students to engage in leadership opportunities and community service. By balancing rigorous scholastic standards with a diverse array of student interests, Valley Vista High School strives to create a well-rounded educational experience that supports the success of its diverse student body.

2,334

Total Students

97.6

Full-Time Teachers

23.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Valley Vista High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	752
Hispanic	1,128
Black	228
Asian	28
Two or More	172
American Indian	17
Pacific Islander	9

Hispanic
1,128 (48.3%)
White
752 (32.2%)
Black
228 (9.8%)
Two or More
172 (7.4%)
Asian
28 (1.2%)
American Indian
17 (0.7%)
Pacific Islander
9 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Dysart Unified District (4243)
Phone:	(623)523-8800
Website:	http://dysart.org/vvhs
Grade Range:	7th - 12th
Total Students:	2,334
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	97.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 587

Grade 10 599

Grade 11 599

Grade 12 549