Scottsdale Unified excels in recent auditor general's report

The Scottsdale Unified School District has announced the findings of the Arizona Auditor General's recently released report on district spending during the 2022-23 school year.

One of the key highlights of the annual financial report is an increase in classroom spending, which now accounts for 71.3% of the district's overall spending. Specifically, 54.6% of district funds are allocated toward instruction, with an additional 11.2% dedicated to student support.

Notably, while statewide expenditures on classroom instruction saw a decline last school year, SUSD invested in increasing such expenditures, showcasing its commitment to prioritize resources where they matter most: directly into classrooms.

Furthermore, the report reveals that SUSD invested $15,636 per student, a figure that surpasses the state average by 25%.

The auditor general's report also sheds light on the experience level of SUSD staff, with its teachers averaging 14.3 years in the classroom. The report found that 83% of SUSD’s teachers have been teaching for four or more years. The student-to-teacher ratio stands at 16.4:1.

"We are grateful to our voters, who continually support our vision of engaging all students in worldclass, future-focused learning,” said SUSD’s Superintendent Dr. Scott Menzel. “The overrides they endorse enable us to maintain our focus on supporting teaching and learning in the classroom."