Valley Vista High School
School Overview
Valley Vista High School is a public school located in Surprise, Arizona. It is a school in Dysart Unified District district.
According to the Arizona state assessment result, 45% of students are proficient in Math learning and 41% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 2,715 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 24 to 1 where a total of 115 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 2,715 students are attending Valley Vista High School. By gender, there are 1,331 and 1,384 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Valley Vista High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 116 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 31 | 19 | 12 |
| Asian | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Black | 8 | 2 | 6 |
| White | 70 | 40 | 30 |
| Two or More Races | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| in LEP Program | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| IDEA program | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 116 | 66 | 50 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 115 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Valley Vista High School and the students to teacher ratio is 24 to 1. All teachers are certified. 81.7% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 115 | Students per teacher: 24 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 115 | 100.0% |
| Teachers who are not certified | - | - |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 8 | 7.0% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 13 | 11.3% |
| School counselors | 7 | Students per counselor: 388 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | - | - |
| Security guards | 5 | - |
| Nurses | 1 | - |
| Psychologists | 2 | - |
| Social workers | - | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 65,368 Households |
| Population | 186,637 |
| Male | 91,130 |
| Female | 96,570 |
| Child Population | 59,049 |
| Total Housing Units | 74,847 Units |
| Average House Value | $229,400 |
| Average Rent Cost | $1,322 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.80% |
| Average Household Income | $66,946 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 92.67% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
Valley Vista High School offers 13 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 314 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 691 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at Valley Vista High School.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 13 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 314 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 28 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 50 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 298 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 691 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Dysart Unified District (4243)
In Dysart Unified District (4243), 26 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.
Private Schools in SURPRISE, Arizona
1 private schools are serving students in SURPRISE, Arizona. The next lists are showing the private schools by offering level.