Sierra Vista Unified District

District Spending

The Sierra Vista Unified District spends $8,046 per pupil in current expenditures.  The district spends 54% on instruction, 42% on support services, and 4% on other elementary and secondary expenditures.

District Student-Teacher Ratio

The Sierra Vista Unified District has 18 students for every full-time equivalent teacher, with the AZ state average being 21 students per full-time equivalent teacher.  

District Student Information

The Sierra Vista Unified District had a grades 9-12 dropout rate of 4% in 2009.  The national grades 9-12 dropout rate in 2007 was 4.4%.  

In the Sierra Vista Unified District, 12% of students have an IEP (Individualized Education Program).  An IEP is a written plan for students eligible for special needs services.  

The Sierra Vista Unified District serves 2% English Language Learners (ELL).  ELL students are in the process of acquiring and learning English Language skills.