Apache Junction Unified School District

The district was formed in 1952.  Enrollment is drawn from a 217 square-mile area, which includes the City of Apache Junction, Gold Canyon and Queen Valley. Eight schools serve the student population. The Apache Junction Unified School District was the first school district in the nation to be fully accredited K-12 by North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

The district’s comprehensive educational plan uses techniques which combine teamwork, technology and thinking skills. A wide variety of extra-curricular activities support development of well-rounded individuals. Students are encouraged to excel, and both the graduation rate and the number of students continuing in post-secondary schools rises each year.

AJHS offers students a well-rounded educational experience in up-to-date facilities staffed by caring professionals. A comprehensive, technology-centered academic program offers Accelerated Program classes to college-bound students who are able to earn dual credit at the high school level and college level.

This school strives to provide a learning environment that enhances personal growth and development. Their educational program has been recognized with a Golden Bell award from the Arizona School Boards Association. The school was also named an Arizona School of Distinction.

While providing the fundamentals necessary to progress to the next educational level, this school’s mission is to create a positive teaching and learning environment to enable each child to advance toward his/her fullest potential as a person, scholar and athlete.

The school strives to work in partnership with staff, students, parents and the community, and is committed to developing the social, emotional, academic and physical well being of all children.

Superstition Mountain Elementary School is unique, offering a preschool for children ages 3-5 who have special disabilities. Technology is highlighted at this campus, and teachers use technology in everyday instruction.

The school’s philosophy is to help and motivate all students to discover their natural abilities, and to assist them in becoming self-directed, responsible and contributing citizens.

This neighborhood school follows the Accelerated Schools Project, a comprehensive approach to school change, designed to improve schooling for children.

This school uses Direct Instruction, an instructional program that is fast-paced and designed to maximize learning time. The school has a particular instructional focus on back-to-basics or traditional instruction.

This information was obtained from the Apache Junction Chamber of Commerce and is deemed reliable from a trustworthy source. We have no reason to doubt its accuracy, but we do not guarantee it.