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Chandler Unified School District

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Latest News & Events from A-Rated CUSD

The Choice Is Yours

In Chandler Unified, we are dedicated to helping your student thrive. There is a school or program for every learner! CUSD was one of the first school districts in Arizona to offer school choice.

Dual Language Immersion: Mandarin + Spanish

Spanish Dual Language Immersion (DLI)
Elementary

Bologna Elementary School - K - 4 (Up to 6th grade by 2026-2027)
Chandler Traditional Academy - Liberty Campus - PreK - 6
Chandler Traditional Academy - Freedom Campus - PreK - 2 (Up to 6th grade by 2028-2029)

Middle School
Arizona College Prep Middle School - 7 - 8

Mandarin Chinese Dual Language Immersion (DLI)  
Elementary

Tarwater Elementary School - PreK - 6

Junior High School
Bogle Junior High - 7-8

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Chandler Traditional Academies

Chandler Unified School District has nine traditional academy programs. The CTA schools offer a solid foundation of fundamental and higher-level thinking skills primarily through direct instruction. 

Chandler Traditional Academies:

CTA Freedom – 480-224-2600

CTA Goodman – 480-812-6900

CTA Humphrey – 480-812-6800 

CTA Independence – 480-224-2700

CTA Liberty – 480-883-4900

Traditional and Classic Together on the Same Campus:

Auxier Elementary – 480-484-8400

Carlson Elementary – 480-224-3800

Patterson Elementary – 480-224-3600

Rice Elementary – 480-424-8500

Chandler Traditional Academies

Career & Technical Education

CTE Mission: Prepare Chandler Unified School District students for continuous learning and workforce success. 

CTE Vision: Ensure a dynamic workforce by fully developing every student's academic and career potential.

2025-2026 Programs:

Agriscience
Automation & Robotics
Automotive Technologies
Bioscience (Biotechnology)
Cabinetmaking (Woods)
Culinary Arts
Digital Animation (Game Design)
Digital Communication
Digital Photography
Early Childhood Education
Education Professions
Film and TV Production
Graphic Design
Marketing
Miscellaneous Information
Network Security (Cybersecurity)
Nursing Services (Medical Professions)
Semiconductors
Software and App Design
Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation
Stagecraft (Technical Theatre)
sUAS Drone Technologies
 

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Chandler Early College

Chandler Early College (CEC) is a non-traditional high school housed on the campus of Chandler-Gilbert Community College and operated through the Chandler Unified School District. CEC success stories include student obtaining their associate's degree before graduating high school.

Chandler Early College

Chandler Online Academy

The mission of Chandler Online Academy is to provide students with a high quality personalized education combined with the flexibility to engage in learning anywhere, anytime.

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International Baccalaureate, AVID, Dual Enrollment, Advanced Placement

International Baccalaureate (IB) is offered at Chandler High School and Andersen Elementary School. Chandler High School was one of the first schools in Arizona to become an IB school and Andersen Elementary is one of only a handful of primary year IB schools in the state.

AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) is a college & career readiness framework. Andersen Junior High School and Chandler High School feature AVID.

Advanced Placement (AP) offerings are an important component of the high school curriculum in CUSD. Currently, there are 45 AP courses offered throughout the district. 

Dual Enrollment provides high school students the opportunity to earn community college credits while still in high school. Dual Enrollment for CUSD is through Chandler-Gilbert Community College.

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Gifted and Accelerated

The mission of the Chandler Academically Talented Students (CATS) program is to foster excellence and develop talent among our gifted students.

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CUSD At A Glance

#WeAreChandlerUnified

32

Home Languages

5,000+

Employees

45

School Sites

40,000+

Students

20+

Career & Technical
Education Courses

92%

4-Year Graduation Rate

CUSD's Journey to Excellence

Strategic planning is critical to the success of an organization as it sets the north star for all decisions made and actions taken. The following strategic plan goals have been established by Chandler Unified School District.

1 Learning Experiences

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"Unleashing true potential in EVERY student"

Chandler Unified School District students and staff engage in meaningful, innovative learning experiences using essential skills and strategies that foster continuous growth to develop successful members of local and global communities.

2 Community Engagement

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"Student success begins with the US in CUSD"

CUSD families and community partners engage in the shared responsibility of personalizing experiences that contribute to the students’ personal, social, emotional, and academic growth.

3 Innovative Organizations

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"Modernize and maximize to be future‑ready"

CUSD staff illustrate future focused, adaptable instructional and operational practices that are equitable, efficient, fiscally responsible and data driven to ensure high quality educational experiences.

4 Culture

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"Where Everyone Thrives"

CUSD students, staff, families and community members create inclusive and supportive environments that enhance open collaboration and quality learning.