At a glance
Reported students
2,334
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
97.6
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
23.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
07–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Arizona high enrollment
97th percentile
Compared with 770 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
799
Valley Vista High School: 2,334 reported students.
State peer staffing position
88th percentile
23.9:1 reported; state peer median 18.1:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 2,447
- Teachers (FTE)
- 103
- Student–teacher ratio
- 23.8:1
What the reported data says about Valley Vista High School
Valley Vista High School is a public high school serving grades 07–12 in Surprise. It is one of 25 current school records connected to Dysart Unified District (4243). NCES reports 2,334 students for 2024–25.
Among 770 high schools in Arizona with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 80 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 97th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 23.9:1, above the Arizona median of 18.1:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (48.3%) and White (32.2%). English learners represent 4.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 12.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming, computer science. The school reported 11 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Valley Vista High School
- 1How do the reported 23.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 97.6 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 6 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 4.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 12.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 6
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1.6
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White32.2%
- Hispanic48.3%
- Black9.8%
- Asian1.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.7%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.4%
- Multiracial7.4%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
11 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Dysart Unified District (4243)
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Shadow Ridge High School
High · Grades 07–12
2,212 reported students
Willow Canyon High School
High · Grades 07–12
1,901 reported students
Dysart High School
High · Grades 07–12
1,471 reported students
Mountain View
Elementary · Grades PK–08
1,045 reported students
Canyon Ridge School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
1,042 reported students
Marley Park Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–08
1,023 reported students
Public schools near Valley Vista High School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| West-MEC - Valley Vista High School High · West-MEC - Western Maricopa Education Center (80923) | 09–12 | 0 | under 0.1 mi |
| Imagine Prep Surprise High · Charter · Imagine Prep Surprise Inc. (89790) | 09–12 | 251 | 0.7 mi |
| Highland Prep High · Charter · Highland Prep (92982) | 09–12 | 505 | 1 mi |
| ThrivePoint High School at Surprise High · Charter · ThrivePoint High School Inc. (79059) | 09–12 | 323 | 1.7 mi |
| Northwest Campus High · West-MEC - Western Maricopa Education Center (80923) | 10–12 | 40 | 2.5 mi |
| Paradise Honors High School High · Charter · Paragon Management Inc. (5180) | 09–12 | 1,028 | 3.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Valley Vista High School
What grades does Valley Vista High School serve?
Valley Vista High School reports grades 07–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Dysart Unified District (4243).
How many students attend Valley Vista High School?
Valley Vista High School reported 2,334 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 97th percentile among 770 Arizona high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 2,447 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Valley Vista High School?
The calculated ratio is 23.9:1, based on 2,334 students and 97.6 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Arizona median for the same school level is 18.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Valley Vista High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Valley Vista High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Dysart Unified District (4243) attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Valley Vista High School in?
Valley Vista High School is part of Dysart Unified District (4243), based in Surprise, AZ, which operates 25 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Valley Vista High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include West-MEC - Valley Vista High School (under 0.1 mi), Imagine Prep Surprise (0.7 mi), Highland Prep (1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.