- Enrollment
- 2,334
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · El Mirage, AZ
Dysart High School
Federal NCES profile for Dysart High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040269000198
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dysart High School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Arizona schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Arizona.
- #5 of 5
- schools in El Mirage · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21:1
- large classes for Arizona
- 47.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Dysart High School has class sizes larger than 81% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dysart High School ranks #5 of 5 schools in El Mirage, AZ.
School address
District: Dysart Unified District (4243) · Arizona
NCES ID 040269000198 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Dysart High School held near 1,447 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 70.8 → 65.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+14 students YoY 040269000198 · El Mirage, AZ Other · MID · TRAD
1,471 enr · 21:1 · 47.0% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Valley Vista High School (2,334 students)
Dysart High School held near 1,447 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 70.8 → 65.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Dysart High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Valley Vista H
Valley Vista High School
2,334 students
- Shadow Ridge H
Shadow Ridge High School
2,212 students
- Willow Canyon
Willow Canyon High School
1,901 students
- This school
Dysart High School
1,471 students
- Mountain View
Mountain View
1,045 students
- Canyon Ridge S
Canyon Ridge School
1,042 students
What this shows Dysart High School reports 1,471 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dysart High School compares
Dysart High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21:1 | ▲ 24% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.0% | ▼ 3% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,471 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,471
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
47.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% below the Arizona average of 48.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
21:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 81% in Arizona - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
46.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$10,550
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arizona avg of $13,502
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 368 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
498
in-school suspensions + 174 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 33.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 45.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 61.0%
White 20.5%
African American 10.0%
Two or More 4.4%
Asian 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 61.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.3, Dysart High School is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Dysart Unified District (4243) reports $10,550 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dysart High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valley Vista High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Shadow Ridge High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Willow Canyon High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mountain View | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Canyon Ridge School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dysart High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,212
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,901
- Students per teacher
- 25:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,045
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,042
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,471 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dysart High School
How many students attend Dysart High School?
Dysart High School has 1,471 students enrolled. It is a public school in El Mirage, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 1,433 (2022-23) → 1,447 (2023-24), nearly flat (+14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dysart High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dysart High School is 21:1, which is 24% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 34% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dysart High School?
47.0% of students at Dysart High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dysart High School?
The largest demographic group at Dysart High School is Hispanic or Latino at 61.0% of enrollment, in El Mirage, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dysart High School?
Dysart High School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Dysart High School rank among schools in El Mirage?
By Resource Investment Index, Dysart High School ranks #5 of 5 schools in El Mirage, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in El Mirage on the city page.
What other schools are in Dysart Unified District (4243)?
Besides Dysart High School, Dysart Unified District (4243) also operates Valley Vista High School (2,334 students), Shadow Ridge High School (2,212 students), and Willow Canyon High School (1,901 students). See the Dysart Unified District (4243) district page for the complete list.