How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) | Scottsdale Unified District (4240) |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Phoenix, Arizona | Scottsdale, Arizona |
| Total Enrollment | 27,919 | 21,177 |
| Number of Schools | 44 | 30 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 14.6:1 | 15.3:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) | Scottsdale Unified District (4240) |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $11,848 | $11,306 |
| Federal Revenue | 14.9% | 12.5% |
| State Revenue | 27.3% | 19.1% |
| Local Revenue | 57.8% | 68.5% |
Paradise Valley Unified District (4241)
Federal State Local
Scottsdale Unified District (4240)
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Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) | Scottsdale Unified District (4240) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 49.0% | 56.9% |
| African American | 4.0% | 4.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 36.4% | 26.9% |
| Asian | 3.8% | 4.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1.2% | 2.4% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Multiracial | 5.4% | 4.6% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 24.7% | 18.2% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) | Scottsdale Unified District (4240) |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 99 | 76 |
| Schools with AP | 7 | 6 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 471.2:1 | 449.2:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 36.6% | 32.1% |
School Types
Paradise Valley Unified District (4241)
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 16
Scottsdale Unified District (4240)
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 9
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.