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About the Scottsdale Unified School District
Located northeast of metropolitan Phoenix, the Scottsdale Unified School District serves the educational needs of students and families of over 20,000 students across 29 campuses and one online school.
Approximately 240,476 people reside within its boundaries. The District’s award-winning academic, arts and athletic programs draw students from Phoenix, Paradise Valley, Fountain Hills, Tempe and Scottsdale. A highly experienced, professionally certified teaching staff fosters a diverse and rigorous educational environment to develop the potential in every individual learner. Offering gifted learning, special education, career and technical education, and a variety of athletics, arts and enrichment programs and clubs, SUSD provides the rich environment today’s students need to explore their interests, develop important social skills and grow into tomorrow’s leaders. For more information, visit www.susd.org and follow along on social media: Facebook, Instagram, Nextdoor, LinkedIn and YouTube.
Media Releases
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (November 14, 2025) – Chaparral High School proudly hosted the 2025 Future Ready Conference, a flagship event presented by the Scottsdale Unified School District Career & Technical Education (CTE) department in partnership with Scottsdale Rotary. The full-day, hands-on experience brought together more than 480 CTE students, all eager to explore in-demand careers, develop professional skills, and connect with industry leaders.
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (November 10, 2025) ― Game on Scottsdale! A new era of community play is kicking off at 68th and Oak Street. Scottsdale Unified School District (SUSD) has partnered with DLR Group, Willmeng Construction, and Bowman to transform the former Tonalea Elementary School site into the new 68th and Oak Street Athletic Facility.
To celebrate this exciting milestone, SUSD will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony later this month. The district invites the community to come out, celebrate, and explore the new facility.
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (October 30, 2025) – The Scottsdale Unified School District (SUSD) is proud to announce that it has again been recognized as an “A”-rated district, and that’s not all!
SUSD continues to elevate excellence earning the highest overall performance in Maricopa County on the Spring 2025 state assessments in both English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics. On the statewide stage, SUSD leads the pack, ranking #1 among all Arizona districts and charters serving more than 10,000 students in both subjects. The district’s continued success demonstrates its unwavering commitment to academic excellence, innovation, and student growth.
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (October 13, 2025) – The Scottsdale Unified School District (SUSD) is excited to announce the Math and Science Academy (MSA) at Mohave Middle School is officially open and already inspiring the next generation of STEM leaders. Following last year’s announcement of the program’s expansion from the renowned MSA at Saguaro High School, the new academy at Mohave is now accepting students and is set to become a hub for academic excellence, innovation, and opportunity.
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (September 25, 2025) – Scottsdale Unified School District (SUSD) invites families to discover all that its schools have to offer at the second annual Education Expo, happening on Wednesday, November 5, at Saguaro High School (6250 N. 82nd St., Scottsdale, AZ). Join us from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. for an engaging evening of exploration, information, and connection.
Representatives from every SUSD school will be available to share information and answer questions for families exploring educational options. Whether you're new to the area, considering a change, or already part of the SUSD community, the Expo offers a chance to learn more about the wide range of programs and opportunities available. With Arizona’s open enrollment policy, families can explore schools beyond their neighborhood boundaries to find the best fit for their student’s needs and interests. At information sessions that will be offered in nearby classrooms, families can also learn about specialized programs that are particular to a school, such as Chaparral High School's Culinary Arts program, drone coding at Tonalea Middle School, our Dual Language Immersion Programs, and the new Fire Science Academy at Coronado High School.