Dysart High School is a high school in El Mirage, Arizona under the jurisdiction of the Dysart Unified School District.
Serving 1,471 students in grades 7-12, Dysart High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is equal to the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 1,471 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- Graduation Rate: 94% (Top 20% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Dysart High School serves the southeast part of El Mirage, AZ, covering an area of approximately 24.4 square miles. Most students typically have a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 4.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dysart High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Dysart High School's student population of 1,471 students has grown by 33% over five school years.
The teacher population of 63 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,471 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
63 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1963
School Calendar
School Motto
An A+ School of Excellence
School Rankings
Dysart High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dysart High School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#834 out of 1921 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
61%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
10%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
21%
33%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
94%
77.8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.2%
41.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
41%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
10%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Not explicitly stated
School Mascot
Demon
Source: 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 #834 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Dysart High School often compared to?
Dysart High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Willow Canyon High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Dysart High School?
The graduation rate of Dysart High School is 94%, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 77.8%.
How many students attend Dysart High School?
1,471 students attend Dysart High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Dysart High School students are Hispanic, 21% of students are White, 10% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dysart High School?
Dysart High School has a student ration of 23:1, 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 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Dysart High School part of?
Dysart High School is part of Dysart Unified District (4243).
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