Dysart High School

11425 N Dysart Rd
El Mirage, AZ 85335
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Dysart High School serves 1,467 students in grades 7-12.
Dysart High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 23% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 32%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 1,467 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 76%
  • Graduation Rate
    : 89% (Top 50% in AZ)
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 32% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

School Overview

Dysart High School's student population of 1,467 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 71 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
1,467 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
71 teachers
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School Rankings

Dysart High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Dysart High School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (AZ)
Overall Testing Rank
#957 out of 1854 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
32%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
39%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
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American Indian
1%
5%
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Asian
2%
3%
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Hispanic
60%
47%
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Black
8%
6%
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White
24%
35%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.58
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Graduation Rate
89%
76%
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Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
29%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
17%
9%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

School Notes

  • Dysart High School is a high school located in El Mirage, Arizona.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dysart High School's ranking?
Dysart High School is ranked #957 out of 1,854 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Dysart High School?
The graduation rate of Dysart High School is 89%, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 76%.
How many students attend Dysart High School?
1,467 students attend Dysart High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Dysart High School students are Hispanic, 24% of students are White, 8% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dysart High School?
Dysart High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Dysart High School offer ?
Dysart High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Dysart High School part of?
Dysart High School is part of Dysart Unified District (4243) School District.

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Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 1,467 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 76%
  • Graduation Rate
    : 89% (Top 50%)
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 32% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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