Journey To Excellence

"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.

"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.

"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.

"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

Chandler Unified School District uses the strategic planning process to determine goals for the district and objectives and strategies to achieve said goals. While this plan is fluid, dynamic, and adaptable; students, families, and staff will always be at the center of our Journey to Excellence.

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

Learning Experiences

Meaningful and Innovative Learning Experiences
1. Implement research-based instructional practices that challenge, engage and empower students.
2. Develop collaborative structures for a greater impact on students.
3. Develop dynamic and iterative data processes.
Essential Skills
1. Cultivate learning environments where students actively engage.
2. Construct partnerships to integrate real-world learning experiences in the classroom.
Develop Successful Community Members
1. Construct internships, externships and mentorship opportunities.
2. Establish comprehensive pathways that lead to enrollment, employment, enlistment or entrepreneurship.
3. Construct partnerships to integrate student interests and guide them toward successful pathways.
4. Develop opportunities for families and educators to partner in helping students progress toward their goals.

Community Engagement

Innovative Organizations

Innovative, Safe, and Healthy Schools
1. Construct and maintain innovative, safe and collaborative facilities.
2. Establish systems and practices within departments that empower staff to support student-centered learning environments.
3. Construct nutritious food and wellness programs that foster health for students and staff.
4. Generate accessible technology and transportation that enhance learning opportunities and experiences.
Empowered Staff
1. Create personalized professional development pathways for all staff.
2. Construct opportunities that foster collaboration, ownership, and collective action.
Data Driven Allocation and Prioritization of Resources
1. Cultivate a data-informed decision-making culture.
2. Prioritize the allocation of resources that are informed by relevant data and aligned with the strategic goals.

Culture

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.