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Dysart Unified District (4243)

Arizona · Public School District
26
Schools
23,173
Students
$11,753
Per-Pupil Spend
-18% nat'l
44.9%
Free Lunch Rate
-7pp vs nat'l
93.7%
Graduation Rate
+7.2pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Dysart Unified District (4243) is a public school district in Arizona serving 23,173 students across 26 schools. It includes 17 elementary, 4 middle, 5 high schools. Its graduation rate of 93.7% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $11,753 is below the national average for a US public school district. 45% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 42/100.

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All Schools (26)
Middle Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Ashton Ranch Middle School05–08543
Cimarron Springs Middle School05–08589
Dysart Middle School05–08646
Sonoran Heights Middle School05–08712
High Schools5 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Dysart High School07–121,433
Dysart iSchool07–12106
Shadow Ridge High School07–122,323
Valley Vista High School07–122,464
Willow Canyon High School07–121,787
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$11,753-18% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
44%
38%
State
44.3%
Local (property tax)
38.2%
Federal
17.5%

Funding is shared between state (44%) and local sources (38%), with notable federal support (17%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
26
Schools
23,173
Students
45%
Free Lunch
$12K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate93.7%
Opportunity Score42/100
StateArizona →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
93.7% graduation rate — 7.2 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Range of school options
With 26 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Below-average per-pupil spending
At $11,753, spending is 18% below the national average — which can limit staffing and resources.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Dysart Unified District (4243)?
Dysart Unified District (4243) has 26 public schools, serving a total of 23,173 students.
What is the graduation rate for Dysart Unified District (4243)?
The graduation rate is 93.7%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Dysart Unified District (4243) spend per student?
Dysart Unified District (4243) spends $11,753 per pupil — 18% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Dysart Unified District (4243)?
45% of students in Dysart Unified District (4243) qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Dysart Unified District (4243)?
No, Dysart Unified District (4243) does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Dysart Unified District (4243) serve?
Dysart Unified District (4243) serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Dysart Unified District (4243)?
The median opportunity score across schools in Dysart Unified District (4243) is 42/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.