Dysart Unified District

Dysart Unified District is a public school district located in Surprise, Arizona. The district employs 447 people and serves over 23,000 students in grades pre-kindergarten through 12th. Dysart Unified School District encompasses 140 square miles, serving parts of El Mirage, Glendale, Surprise, Youngtown, and Maricopa County. The district offers a range of educational programs, including four K-4 elementary schools, four middle schools serving grades 5-8, 12 K-8 elementary schools, four comprehensive high schools, a preschool, and one alternative program. Dysart Unified School District has earned recognition for its academic excellence, with many schools receiving “A” ratings and several ranking among the top in the state of Arizona. Notably, Freedom Traditional Academy has been recognized as having the highest test scores in Surprise and El Mirage for two consecutive years. The district is also accredited by AdvancED and boasts a graduation rate exceeding both state and national averages. For more information, visit dysart.org.