Valley Vista High School

2,464 Students

High School 7th - 12th

School Overview

Valley Vista High School, located in Surprise, Arizona, is a prominent secondary institution serving the Dysart Unified School District. Known for its comprehensive academic curriculum, the school offers a wide variety of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, dual-enrollment opportunities, and specialized career and technical education (CTE) programs designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce. The campus fosters a vibrant learning environment that emphasizes student achievement, personal growth, and a strong sense of community pride.

Beyond its academic offerings, Valley Vista is well-regarded for its robust extracurricular activities, including a competitive athletics program, visual and performing arts, and numerous student-led clubs. The school is particularly noted for its focus on holistic development, encouraging students to engage in leadership opportunities and community service. By balancing rigorous scholastic standards with a diverse array of student interests, Valley Vista High School strives to create a well-rounded educational experience that supports the success of its diverse student body.

2,464

Total Students

102.2

Full-Time Teachers

24.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Valley Vista High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	842
Hispanic	1,185
Black	223
Asian	32
Two or More	151
American Indian	23
Pacific Islander	8

Hispanic
1,185 (48.1 %)
White
842 (34.2 %)
Black
223 (9.1 %)
Two or More
151 (6.1 %)
Asian
32 (1.3 %)
American Indian
23 (0.9 %)
Pacific Islander
8 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Dysart Unified District (4243)
Phone:	(623)523-8800
Website:	http://dysart.org/vvhs
Grade Range:	7th - 12th
Total Students:	2,464
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	102.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 675

Grade 10 649

Grade 11 600

Grade 12 540