- Enrollment
- 2,212
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Surprise, AZ
Valley Vista High School
Federal NCES profile for Valley Vista High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040269002684
👥 S:T ratio 8
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 22
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Valley Vista High School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Arizona schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Arizona.
- #8 of 14
- schools in Surprise · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.9:1
- large classes for Arizona
- 34.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Valley Vista High School has class sizes larger than 90% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Valley Vista High School ranks #8 of 14 schools in Surprise, AZ.
School address
District: Dysart Unified District (4243) · Arizona
NCES ID 040269002684 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
Valley Vista High School held near 2,443 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 102.2 → 102.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-21 students YoY 040269002684 · Surprise, AZ Other · LARGE · TRAD
2,334 enr · 22.9:1 · 34.0% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Shadow Ridge High School (2,212 students)
Valley Vista High School held near 2,443 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount). Teacher FTE added 102.2 → 102.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Valley Vista High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
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
- Dysart High Sc
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 Valley Vista High School reports 2,334 students on the CCD universe file.
How Valley Vista High School compares
Valley Vista 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 | 22.9:1 | ▲ 35% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.0% | ▼ 30% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,334 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.9:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,334
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% below the Arizona average of 48.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
22.9:1
students per teacher
- 35% above state mean
Top 90% in Arizona - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
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
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 389 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
47
in-school suspensions + 186 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 48.3%
White 32.2%
African American 9.8%
Two or More 7.4%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 48.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.8, Valley Vista High School is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 11
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 Valley Vista High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shadow Ridge High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Willow Canyon High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dysart High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mountain View | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Canyon Ridge School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Valley Vista High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,901
- Students per teacher
- 25:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,471
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- 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
Similar other schools in Surprise
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~2,334 students)
Frequently asked questions about Valley Vista High School
How many students attend Valley Vista High School?
Valley Vista High School has 2,334 students enrolled. It is a public school in Surprise, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 2,464 (2022-23) → 2,443 (2023-24), nearly flat (-21).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Valley Vista High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Valley Vista High School is 22.9:1, which is 35% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 46% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Valley Vista High School?
34.0% of students at Valley Vista High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Valley Vista High School?
The largest demographic group at Valley Vista High School is Hispanic or Latino at 48.3% of enrollment, in Surprise, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Valley Vista High School?
Valley Vista High School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Valley Vista High School rank among schools in Surprise?
By Resource Investment Index, Valley Vista High School ranks #8 of 14 schools in Surprise, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Surprise on the city page.
What other schools are in Dysart Unified District (4243)?
Besides Valley Vista High School, Dysart Unified District (4243) also operates Shadow Ridge High School (2,212 students), Willow Canyon High School (1,901 students), and Dysart High School (1,471 students). See the Dysart Unified District (4243) district page for the complete list.