Education

Surprise school district recalls year's successes

The 2025-26 Valley Vista Monsoon girls basketball team poses with the trophy after winning the program's seventh 6A title in the last 10 years.

Courtesy DUSD

“A”-rated Dysart Unified School District recently celebrated its successes for the year.

For the third year in a row, Dysart received an “A” rating from the state of Arizona. Overall, 100% of its schools achieved either an “A” or “B” rating, with 19 schools earning an “A”, and five earning a “B”.

All district high schools earned an “A” rating from U.S. News & World Report.

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