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Valley Vista High School

15550 N PARKVIEW PL, SURPRISE, AZ, 85374

About Valley Vista High School

Valley Vista High School is a public high school in Surprise, Arizona, and is part of the Dysart Unified School District. The school is for students in grades 9–12 and offers a full educational environment that focuses on academic success, preparing students for careers, and helping them grow. Valley Vista High School has a college- and career-preparatory curriculum that includes Advanced Placement (AP) courses, honors classes, Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs, fine arts, and sports. The school focuses on developing skills, getting students ready for graduation, and getting them involved. The students at the school are from a wide range of backgrounds, just like the people who live in Surprise. About 33% of students are good at math and about 44% are good at reading (ELA). These results show that students are doing well in school and that the focus on improving instruction should continue. Valley Vista High School is a public school that gets money from the state and local schools. Students take Arizona state tests and the SAT or ACT to get ready for college.

Valley Vista High School Contact Information

Address

15550 N PARKVIEW PL, SURPRISE, AZ, 85374

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Phone

(623) 523-8800

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 33%
Reading 44%
State average proficiency is 33% in Math and 44% in Reading.
103
Full-time Teachers
24 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
2443
Total Students
$60178
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 158 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Valley Vista High School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
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Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:30 AM to 3:00 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:15 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 32.58%
Asian 1.68%
Hispanic 47.93%
Black 9.33%
Two+ Races 7%
Native Am. 1.11%
White
32.58%
Asian
1.68%
Hispanic
47.93%
Black
9.33%
Two+ Races
7%
Native Am.
1.11%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 2443
49.41%
1207 Female
50.59%
1236 Male

Student Population

2443 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 24 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

407 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Valley Vista High School was recently named a Purple Star School for its strong support of military-connected students. The school has special programs, ambassadors, and transition activities that honor service families. The Dysart Unified School District still gives the school a strong "A" rating, and it still offers advanced academics, career-focused courses, and community events.

FAQ

Q1. Is Dysart Unified School District the same as Valley Vista High School?

Ans. Yes, the Dysart Unified School District runs Valley Vista High School.

Q2. What grades are taught at Valley Vista High School?

Ans. The school is for kids in grades 9 through 12.

Q3. Are there Advanced Placement (AP) classes at Valley Vista High School?

Ans. Yes, students can take AP and honors classes.

Q4. Do students have the option to take the SAT or ACT?

Ans. Yes, most students take the SAT or ACT college readiness tests.

Q5. Does Valley Vista High School have any extracurricular activities?

Ans. Yes, the school has sports, clubs, fine arts, and leadership activities.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

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The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
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The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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