How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Valley Vista High School | Western Peaks Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Location | SURPRISE, AZ | SURPRISE, AZ |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | other | other |
| Enrollment | 2,334 | 763 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 24.2:1 | 17.4:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 34.0% | 33.0% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Valley Vista High School | Western Peaks Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $11,753 | $11,753 |
| District | Dysart Unified District (4243) | Dysart Unified District (4243) |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Valley Vista High School | Western Peaks Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| White | 32.2% | 44.4% |
| African American | 9.8% | 7.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 48.3% | 35.4% |
| Asian | 1.2% | 2.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Multiracial | 7.4% | 9.7% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Valley Vista High School | Western Peaks Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 11 | — |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 389:1 | — |
| Chronic Absenteeism | — | 43.3% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 47 | 5 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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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 Editorial.