Dysart Unified District

The Dysart Unified District in Arizona encompasses 24 schools, including 20 elementary schools, 4 high schools, and no middle or alternative schools. The district serves a diverse student population and exhibits a wide range of academic performance across its schools.

Several schools stand out as top performers in the district, including Shadow Ridge High School, which ranks 76th out of 271 Arizona high schools and has a 4-star rating. Other high-achieving schools are Marley Park Elementary, Canyon Ridge School, and the exceptional Freedom Traditional Academy, which ranks 22nd out of 909 elementary schools and has a rare 5-star rating.

However, the data also reveals lower-performing schools within the district, such as Riverview School and Thompson Ranch Elementary, which lag behind in test scores. The district-wide four-year graduation rate is 78.4%, and the dropout rate is 5.2% across the four high schools. While per-student spending varies, there does not appear to be a clear correlation between funding and academic outcomes, suggesting that other factors, such as school culture and leadership, play a crucial role in student success within the Dysart Unified District.