Apache Junction Unified School District

Apache Junction Unified School District
Location
1575 West Southern Ave Apache Junction, Arizona 85120
United States
Coordinates33°23′34″N 111°33′45″W / 33.3929°N 111.5626°W / 33.3929; -111.5626 (District office)
District information
TypePublic
MottoKids First
GradesPre K-12
Established1952 (1952)
SuperintendentDr. Robert Pappalardo[1]
School board5 members
Schools7
Budget$33,974,000 (2016-17)
NCES District ID0400790[2]
Students and staff
Students3404
Teachers161
Staff402
Student–teacher ratio21.14
Other information
Websitewww.ajusd.org

The Apache Junction Unified School District is a school district in Apache Junction, Arizona, additionally serving the town of Gold Canyon and Queen Valley. It was formed in 1952 and serves 3404 students at three elementary schools, one K-5 classical academy, one pre-school, one middle school, and one high school.

Schools

The Early Learning Center (Pre-School)

The Classical Academy at Superstition Mountain (Classical K-5)

Desert Vista Elementary School (Leadership K-5)

Four Peaks Elementary School (Dual Language K-5)

Peralta Trail Elementary School (STEM K-5)

Cactus Canyon Junior High (AVID 6-8)

Apache Junction High School (CTE 9-12)

Governing Board

[3] • Dena Kimble (President)

• Cami Garcia (Vice-President)

• Sandra Leen

• Judy Williamson

• Gail Ross


References

  1. ^ https://www.ajusd.org/welcome
  2. ^ "Search for Public School Districts – District Detail for Apache Junction Unified School District". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences.
  3. ^ https://www.ajusd.org/page/meet-the-governing-board