

Learning Experiences

"Unleashing true potential in EVERY student"
CUSD students and staff engage in meaningful, innovative learning experiences using essential skills and strategies that foster continuous growth, establish pathways to achievement, and develop successful members of local and global communities.
Community Engagement

"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.
Innovative Organizations

"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.
Culture

"Where Everyone Thrives"
CUSD students, staff, families and community members create inclusive and supportive environments that enhance open collaboration and quality learning.
Journey To Excellence
Strategic Plan For Chandler Unified School District


Collaboration
Excellence
Equity
Integrity
Efficiency
Our Mission
To empower all students with the knowledge, skills and attitude necessary to excel in college, career and life.
Our Vision
Chandler Unified School District is a safe and productive environment where students and adults are engaged in meaningful learning. Our diverse population is a strength, and a spirit of equity, collaboration and respect permeates our community. Our graduates are prepared for success in the global community and thrive as responsible and ethical citizens. Our families are confident in the district's commitment to their children's achievement and well-being. Our employees are respected and valued for their compassion, expertise and professionalism. Our community takes pride in the Chandler Unified School District as a premier District of choice.
CUSD Strategy
91% 4-year graduation rate (well above the state average)
7,907 Advanced Placement exams taken in 2023
208 National Merit Finalists in the last 5 years
$199.6 million in scholarships & 22,542 hours of dual-enrollment college credits awarded to seniors in 2024
224 athletic state championships in the last 5 years
One of the lowest teacher to student ratios in the East Valley
Ranked a top school district in Arizona based on student and staff achievement
Hundreds of longstanding community partnerships
CUSD has four high schools in the top 50 of Arizona
Students earned a total of $199,653,574 scholarship dollars
An average of 3.29 service hours per student (76, 614 total hours)
22,542 dual enrollment college credits
82% earning a passing 3, 4, or 5 on AP exams
Award-winning Fine Arts
Career and Technical Education
1,131 AP Scholars
2024-2025 Journey 2025 Year End Governing Board Report
Click here to view our 2024-2025 Governing Board Metrics data, approved by the board on Wednesday, June 11, 2025.