Scottsdale Unified District

The Scottsdale Unified District is located in Phoenix, AZ and includes 34 schools that serve 24,653 students in grades PK through 12.  

District Spending

The Scottsdale Unified District spends $7,426 per pupil in current expenditures.  The district spends 60% on instruction, 36% on support services, and 4% on other elementary and secondary expenditures.

District Student-Teacher Ratio

The Scottsdale Unified District has 16 students for every full-time equivalent teacher, with the AZ state average being 20 students per full-time equivalent teacher.  

District Student Information

The Scottsdale Unified District had a grades 9-12 dropout rate of 1% in 2005.  The national grades 9-12 dropout rate in 2005 was 3.9%.  

In the Scottsdale Unified District, 11% of students have an IEP (Individualized Education Program).  An IEP is a written plan for students eligible for special needs services.  

The Scottsdale Unified District serves 6% English Language Learners (ELL).  ELL students are in the process of acquiring and learning English Language skills.