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Deer Valley Unified District (4246)

Arizona · Public School District
40
Schools
32,713
Students
$11,201
Per-Pupil Spend
-22% nat'l
27.1%
Free Lunch Rate
-25pp vs nat'l
95.2%
Graduation Rate
+8.7pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Deer Valley Unified District (4246) is a public school district in Arizona serving 32,713 students across 40 schools. It includes 30 elementary, 3 middle, 5 high schools. Its graduation rate of 95.2% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $11,201 is below the national average for a US public school district. 27% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 47/100.

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All Schools (40)
Elementary Schools30 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Anthem SchoolPK–08438
Arrowhead Elementary SchoolPK–06610
Canyon Springs STEM AcademyPK–08801
Constitution Elementary SchoolPK–06671
Copper Creek Elementary SchoolPK–06738
Desert Mountain SchoolPK–08472
Desert Sage Elementary SchoolPK–06621
Diamond Canyon SchoolPK–08807
Esperanza Elementary SchoolPK–06499
Gavilan Peak SchoolPK–08565
Greenbrier Elementary SchoolPK–06489
Highland Lakes SchoolPK–081,069
Las Brisas Elementary SchoolPK–06476
Legend Springs ElementaryPK–06666
Mirage Elementary SchoolPK–06582
Mountain Shadows Elementary SchoolPK–06431
New River Elementary SchoolPK–06201
Norterra Canyon SchoolPK–08584
Park Meadows Elementary SchoolPK–06600
Paseo Hills SchoolPK–08743
Sierra Verde STEAM AcademyPK–08898
Sonoran Foothills SchoolPK–08860
Stetson Hills SchoolPK–08912
Sunrise Elementary SchoolPK–06475
Sunset Ridge SchoolPK–08620
Terramar Academy of the ArtsPK–081,015
Traditional Academy at BellairPK–06216
Union Park SchoolPK–08753
Village Meadows Elementary SchoolPK–06444
West Wing SchoolKG–081,042
Middle Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Deer Valley Middle School07–08537
Desert Sky Middle School07–08648
Hillcrest Middle School07–08899
High Schools5 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Barry Goldwater High School07–121,641
Boulder Creek High School07–122,375
Deer Valley High School07–121,637
Mountain Ridge High School07–122,771
Sandra Day O'Connor High School07–122,567
Other Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Aspire Deer Valley's Online AcademyKG–12283
Vista PeakPK–1257
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$11,201-22% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
39%
49%
State
38.6%
Local (property tax)
48.9%
Federal
12.6%

Funding is shared between state (39%) and local sources (49%), with limited federal reliance.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
40
Schools
32,713
Students
27%
Free Lunch
$11K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate95.2%
Opportunity Score47/100
StateArizona →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
95.2% graduation rate — 8.7 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Range of school options
With 40 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Below-average per-pupil spending
At $11,201, spending is 22% below the national average — which can limit staffing and resources.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Deer Valley Unified District (4246)?
Deer Valley Unified District (4246) has 40 public schools, serving a total of 32,713 students.
What is the graduation rate for Deer Valley Unified District (4246)?
The graduation rate is 95.2%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Deer Valley Unified District (4246) spend per student?
Deer Valley Unified District (4246) spends $11,201 per pupil — 22% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Deer Valley Unified District (4246)?
27% of students in Deer Valley Unified District (4246) qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Deer Valley Unified District (4246)?
No, Deer Valley Unified District (4246) does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Deer Valley Unified District (4246) serve?
Deer Valley Unified District (4246) serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Deer Valley Unified District (4246)?
The median opportunity score across schools in Deer Valley Unified District (4246) is 47/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.