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Dysart High School vs. Valley Vista High School

Should you attend Dysart High School or Valley Vista High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Dysart High School
11425 N Dysart Rd
El Mirage, AZ 85335
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Valley Vista High School
15550 N Parkview Pl
Surprise, AZ 85374
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

Dysart High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)

Valley Vista High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 1,447 students in grades 7-12, Dysart High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is equal to the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 2,443 students in grades 7-12, Valley Vista High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
7-12
7-12
Total Students
1,447 students
2,443 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Dysart High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Valley Vista High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Dysart High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Valley Vista High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
65 teachers
103 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Dysart High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Valley Vista High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
24:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Dysart High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Dysart Unified District (4243) and the state of Arizona, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Valley Vista High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Dysart Unified District (4243) and the state of Arizona, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#834 out of 1921 schools in AZ
(Top 50%)
#733 out of 1921 schools in AZ
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Dysart High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Valley Vista High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
34%
(Top 50% in AZ)
32%
(Top 50% in AZ)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Dysart High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Dysart Unified District (4243) and Arizona public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Valley Vista High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Dysart Unified District (4243) and Arizona public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
36%
(Top 50% in AZ)(21-22 School Year Data)
42%
(Top 50% in AZ)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Dysart High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Dysart Unified District (4243) and Arizona public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Valley Vista High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Dysart Unified District (4243) and Arizona public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
18%
(Bottom 50% in AZ)(21-22 School Year Data)
18%
(Bottom 50% in AZ)(21-22 School Year Data)
94%
(Top 20% in AZ)
92%
(Top 20% in AZ)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Dysart High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Dysart Unified District (4243) and Arizona public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Valley Vista High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Dysart Unified District (4243) and Arizona public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Dysart High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Valley Vista High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
400
634
Grade 10 Students
385
638
Grade 11 Students
359
607
Grade 12 Students
303
564

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Dysart High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Dysart Unified District (4243) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Valley Vista High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Dysart Unified District (4243) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Asian
3%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Dysart High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Dysart Unified District (4243) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Valley Vista High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Dysart Unified District (4243) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
60%
48%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Dysart High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Dysart Unified District (4243) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Valley Vista High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Dysart Unified District (4243) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
9%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Dysart High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Dysart Unified District (4243) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Valley Vista High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Dysart Unified District (4243) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
22%
33%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Dysart High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Dysart Unified District (4243) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Valley Vista High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Dysart Unified District (4243) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Dysart High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Dysart Unified District (4243) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Valley Vista High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Dysart Unified District (4243) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.59
0.65
This chart showcases the diversity score of Dysart High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Dysart Unified District (4243) and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Valley Vista High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Dysart Unified District (4243) and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
44%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Dysart High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Dysart Unified District (4243) and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Valley Vista High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Dysart Unified District (4243) and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
8%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Dysart High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Dysart Unified District (4243) and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Valley Vista High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Dysart Unified District (4243) and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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