Is Valley Vista High School a good school?

Valley Vista High School ranks 172 nd of 469 Arizona high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Valley Vista High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 2,464 students attended Valley Vista High School.

What is the racial makeup of Valley Vista High School?

Students at Valley Vista High School are 48% Hispanic, 34% White, 9% African American, 6% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

What schools feed into Valley Vista High School?

Valley Vista High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Surprise Elementary School Elementary : Thompson Ranch Elementary Elementary : West Point Elementary School

Valley Vista High School

Public 7-12

15550 N Parkview Pl
Surprise, AZ 85374-7465

(623) 523-8800

District: Dysart Unified District

SchoolDigger Rank:
172^nd of 469 Arizona High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,069

Feeder schools for Valley Vista High School:

Elementary:	Surprise Elementary School
	Thompson Ranch Elementary
	West Point Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 24.1

Number of students: 2,464

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

48.1%

White:

34.2%

African American:

9.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 44%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Valley Vista High School ranks better than 63.3% of high schools in Arizona. It also ranks 4^th among 5 ranked high schools in the Dysart Unified District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 55.63. (See more...)

The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Valley Vista High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Valley Vista High School has the largest high school student body size in the Dysart Unified District. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (48.1%), White (34.2%), African American (9.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 44% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Valley Vista High School is 24.1, which is the highest among 5 high schools in the Dysart Unified District! (See more...)

Compare Valley Vista High School employs 102.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Valley Vista High School is $8,069. 3 high schools in the Dysart Unified District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Valley Vista High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Valley Vista High School 172^nd of 469 Arizona public high schools. (See Valley Vista High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Military Connected students:

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Dysart Unified District:

SchoolDigger ranks Dysart Unified District 159^th of 540 Arizona school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Valley Vista High School

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Rank History for all students at Valley Vista High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile
2009	69.30	133^rd	395	66.3%
2010	77.03	95^th	403	76.4%
2011	75.20	107^th	397	73.0%
2012	71.22	134^th	471	71.5%
2013	75.98	112^th	491	77.2%
2014	76.08	100^th	394	74.6%
2015	27.21	188^th	261	28.0%
2016	37.07	205^th	406	49.5%
2017	37.61	204^th	416	51.0%
2018	36.99	207^th	420	50.7%
2019	25.82	204^th	285	28.4%
2021	60.39	152^nd	509	70.1%
2022	49.75	172^nd	464	62.9%
2023	55.63	172^nd	469	63.3%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Valley Vista High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	31.05	51^st	76	32.9%
2019	8.62	25^th	25	0.0%
2021	57.25	142^nd	374	62.0%
2022	37.01	171^st	282	39.4%
2023	36.27	127^th	199	36.2%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Valley Vista High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	44.58	29^th	312	90.7%
2022	41.67	53^rd	258	79.5%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Valley Vista High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	25.48	128^th	155	17.4%
2021	40.41	192^nd	422	54.5%
2022	47.87	117^th	380	69.2%
2023	22.10	155^th	172	9.9%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Valley Vista High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	38.88	131^st	253	48.2%
2022	44.90	73^rd	168	56.5%
2023	46.19	164^th	347	52.7%

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Rank History for Homeless students at Valley Vista High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	28.02	72^nd	150	52.0%
2023	87.08	6^th	60	90.0%

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Rank History for Female students at Valley Vista High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	36.64	194^th	354	45.2%
2019	25.63	178^th	247	27.9%
2021	64.16	137^th	492	72.2%
2022	52.10	161^st	456	64.7%
2023	56.35	150^th	406	63.1%

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Rank History for Foster Care students at Valley Vista High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	65.42	20^th	130	84.6%
2022	46.73	42^nd	116	63.8%

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Rank History for Military Connected students at Valley Vista High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile
2021	47.15	48^th	102	52.9%
2022	29.30	96^th	125	23.2%
2023	27.85	54^th	74	27.0%

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Rank History for Male students at Valley Vista High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	34.68	199^th	370	46.2%
2019	24.51	175^th	238	26.5%
2021	54.71	173^rd	492	64.8%
2022	42.17	192^nd	455	57.8%
2023	50.59	183^rd	429	57.3%

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Rank History for Asian students at Valley Vista High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	42.57	56^th	83	32.5%
2021	17.18	179^th	231	22.5%
2022	46.15	132^nd	238	44.5%
2023	45.86	87^th	146	40.4%

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Rank History for African American students at Valley Vista High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	58.12	42^nd	122	65.6%
2019	24.33	26^th	33	21.2%
2021	46.52	124^th	306	59.5%
2022	54.96	102^nd	301	66.1%
2023	18.74	175^th	201	12.9%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Valley Vista High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	33.31	184^th	311	40.8%
2019	24.24	138^th	183	24.6%
2021	56.30	148^th	479	69.1%
2022	44.94	173^rd	441	60.8%
2023	58.08	124^th	379	67.3%

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Rank History for Native American students at Valley Vista High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile
2021	75.91	32^nd	256	87.5%
2022	62.68	54^th	255	78.8%
2023	52.87	49^th	128	61.7%

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Rank History for Pacific Islander students at Valley Vista High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	63.02	19^th	94	79.8%
2022	49.15	60^th	129	53.5%

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Rank History for White students at Valley Vista High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	30.29	193^rd	291	33.7%
2019	21.16	174^th	217	19.8%
2021	61.50	153^rd	448	65.8%
2022	50.39	172^nd	409	57.9%
2023	51.63	165^th	371	55.5%

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Data source: test scores: Arizona Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Arizona Department of Education

Review counts

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by a parent
Tuesday, September 11, 2012

I am truly impressed with Valley Vista. I was worried on sending my daughter there, but am very pleased with our decision. The campus is beautiful and they have great teachers! This year has been a great start with both the students and staff with school spirit!! It would be nice to see more parent involvement Close Quote

Enrollment information for Valley Vista High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2007	599	114	24	316	7	n/a	n/a	1060
2008	948	191	56	530	12	n/a	n/a	1737
2009	1215	289	73	727	18	n/a	n/a	2322
2010	1128	287	72	806	18	n/a	n/a	2311
2011	1070	207	57	812	6	8	81	2241
2012	1065	215	45	885	10	16	120	2356
2013	1089	204	53	884	16	8	138	2392
2014	1126	222	37	911	20	11	113	2440
2015	1120	222	37	939	23	6	110	2457
2016	1142	245	37	973	18	10	106	2531
2017	1141	253	36	1021	17	13	87	2568
2018	1096	240	50	1080	14	13	99	2592
2019	1128	249	55	1059	17	14	98	2620
2020	1042	248	48	1163	20	7	126	2654
2021	771	176	34	885	18	5	94	1983
2022	875	227	43	1156	28	9	139	2477
2023	842	223	32	1185	23	8	151	2464

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Valley Vista High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2007	1060	49.0	21.6	0.5
2008	1737	85.8	20.2	n/a
2009	2322	99.7	23.3	40.4
2010	2311	100.6	22.9	2.2
2011	2241	98.1	22.8	51.6
2012	2356	98.1	24.0	50.3
2013	2392	101.6	23.5	51
2014	2440	99.4	24.5	54.4
2015	2457	101.0	24.3	50.9
2016	2531	95.0	26.6	52
2017	2568	104.6	24.5	50.2
2018	2592	111.0	23.3	49
2019	2620	107.4	24.3	46
2020	2654	115.4	22.9	46
2021	1983	121.2	16.3	n/a
2022	2477	107.8	22.9	19.8
2023	2464	102.2	24.1	44

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Valley Vista High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2007	1060	49.0	21.6	0.5
2008	1737	85.8	20.2	n/a
2009	2322	99.7	23.3	40.4
2010	2311	100.6	22.9	2.2
2011	2241	98.1	22.8	51.6
2012	2356	98.1	24.0	50.3
2013	2392	101.6	23.5	51
2014	2440	99.4	24.5	54.4
2015	2457	101.0	24.3	50.9
2016	2531	95.0	26.6	52
2017	2568	104.6	24.5	50.2
2018	2592	111.0	23.3	49
2019	2620	107.4	24.3	46
2020	2654	115.4	22.9	46
2021	1983	121.2	16.3	n/a
2022	2477	107.8	22.9	19.8
2023	2464	102.2	24.1	44

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Valley Vista High School

Year	Personnel Expenditures from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Expenditures from Federal Funds	Total Expenditures from Federal Funds	Personnel Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$154 (2.0%)	$118 (1.5%)	$426 (5.5%)	$5,609 (72.8%)	$1,821 (23.6%)	$7,430 (96.5%)	$7,702
2020	$174 (2.5%)	$346 (4.9%)	$695 (9.9%)	$4,893 (70.0%)	$1,581 (22.6%)	$6,473 (92.6%)	$6,994
2021	$416 (4.3%)	$1,041 (10.7%)	$1,874 (19.2%)	$6,702 (68.6%)	$1,609 (16.5%)	$8,311 (85.1%)	$9,769
2022	$243 (3.0%)	$877 (10.9%)	$1,362 (16.9%)	$5,849 (72.5%)	$1,100 (13.6%)	$6,949 (86.1%)	$8,069

Data source: Arizona Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Valley Vista High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 204^th of 285 High schools	Ranks 172^nd of 469 High schools	34.9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	2620	2464	6%
African American	249	223	10.4%
American Indian	17	23	35.3%
Asian	55	32	41.8%
Hispanic	1059	1185	11.9%
Pacific Islander	14	8	42.9%
White	1128	842	25.4%
Two or More Races	98	151	54.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	46%	44%	2%

Schools Near Valley Vista High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				AASA English Language Arts (2023)	AASA Mathematics (2023)	AzSCI Science (2023)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	AASA English Language Arts 11th Grade	AASA Mathematics 11th Grade	AzSCI Science 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures: Total	Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Personnel Spending from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel from State and Local Funds	Sub-total Spending from State and Local Funds
Valley Vista High School	Public	7-12	15550 N Parkview Pl	Surprise	85374	Maricopa County	Dysart Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(623) 523-8800	2,464	102	24.1	44.0%	842 (34.2%)	223 (9.1%)	1,185 (48.1%)	32 (1.3%)	23 (0.9%)	8 (0.3%)	151 (6.1%)	55.6	172^nd of 469 public high schools	63.3%		49.8	172^nd of 464 public high schools	62.9%		44.0	32.0	19.0	$8,069	$243	$877	$1,362	$5,849	$1,100	$6,949
West-MEC - Valley Vista High School	Public	9-12	15550 N Parkview Pl	Surprise	85374	Maricopa County	West-MEC - Western Maricopa Education Center	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(623) 523-8800	2				2 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)					$00			$00
Dysart iSchool	Public, Virtual	7-12	15802 N Parkview Pl	Surprise	85374	Maricopa County	Dysart Unified District	No	(n/a)	Yes	(n/a)	(623) 876-7872	106	13	8.1		45 (42.5%)	2 (1.9%)	50 (47.2%)	1 (0.9%)	1 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (6.6%)	70.4	119^th of 469 public high schools	74.6%		51.4	162^nd of 464 public high schools	65.1%	43	57.0	43.0	23.0	$12,322	$134	$820	$1,088	$8,913	$2,455	$11,368
Imagine Prep Surprise	Public, Charter	9-12	14850 N 156th Ave	Surprise	85379	Maricopa County	Imagine Prep Surprise Inc.	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(623) 344-1770	290			31.7%	145 (50.0%)	21 (7.2%)	98 (33.8%)	5 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (7.2%)	53.8	178^th of 469 public high schools	62.0%		40.1	208^th of 464 public high schools	55.2%	30	42.0	26.0	23.0		$00			$00
Highland Prep	Public, Charter	9-12	15600 W Hearn Rd	Surprise	85379	Maricopa County	Highland Prep	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(623) 300-8385	514			33.9%	239 (46.5%)	40 (7.8%)	191 (37.2%)	18 (3.5%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	24 (4.7%)	66.4	132^nd of 469 public high schools	71.9%		80	63^rd of 464 public high schools	86.4%	69	36.0	47.0	29.0		$00			$00
ThrivePoint High School at Surprise	Public, Charter	9-12	16578 W Greenway Rd Ste 204 Bl	Surprise	85388	Maricopa County	E-Institute Charter Schools Inc.	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(623) 544-9285	243				123 (50.6%)	10 (4.1%)	96 (39.5%)	3 (1.2%)	3 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (3.3%)	18.6	385^th of 469 public high schools	17.9%		16.1	385^th of 464 public high schools	17.0%		13.0	8.0	7.0	$2,579	$00			$1,355	$1,224	$2,579
Northwest Campus	Public	10-12	13201 W Grand Ave	Surprise	85374	Maricopa County	West-MEC - Western Maricopa Education Center	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(623) 877-6915	18	17	1.0		15 (83.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (16.7%)								(n/a)					$00			$00
Paradise Honors High School	Public, Charter	9-12	12775 N 175th Ave	Surprise	85388	Maricopa County	Paragon Management Inc.	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(623) 455-7400	916			12.9%	590 (64.4%)	46 (5.0%)	192 (21.0%)	31 (3.4%)	6 (0.7%)	5 (0.5%)	46 (5.0%)	75.9	91^st of 469 public high schools	80.6%		67.1	111^th of 464 public high schools	76.1%	20	61.0	43.0	29.0	$9,204	$305	$639	$1,250	$6,442	$1,818	$8,259
West-MEC Paradise Honors	Public	9-12	12775 N 175th Ave	Surprise	85388	Maricopa County	West-MEC - Western Maricopa Education Center	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(623) 738-0012	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
West-MEC - Willow Canyon High School	Public	9-12	17901 W Lundberg St	Surprise	85388	Maricopa County	West-MEC - Western Maricopa Education Center	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(623) 523-8000	3				3 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)					$00			$00

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