The Saddle Mountain Unified School District is located in Tonopah and Buckeye, rural areas in far west Maricopa County. With a population of under 5,000, there is certainly room for growth, and growing we are, with an average population increase of about 36 percent. We encompass more than 500 square miles of land in Tonopah and Buckeye and have purchased land neighboring our current schools to allow for growth when necessary.

Tonopah rests at an elevation of about 1,100 feet and enjoys the mild winter temperatures for which Arizona is famous. We are located near the White Tank Mountain Park as well as Estrella Mountain Regional Park, both perfect for hiking.

SMUSD serves students from both Tonopah and neighboring Buckeye. We strive to hire and retain the best teachers possible. We encourage our teachers to become lifelong learners, with nearly half holding a master’s degree or beyond.

Our mission is to educate all students to become responsible, college-and-career-ready community members.

Everyone learns, every day.

SMSUD has a commitment to:

• Believing all children are capable of success. No exceptions.

• Accountability

• Being trustworthy

• Caring

• Taking initiative

• Being respectful

1. Students: SMUSD will provide a superior and well-rounded education geared toward student success by providing effective instruction and developing highly effective professionals and services.

2. Staff: SMUSD will attract, develop, and retain high quality, dedicated staff who believe all children are capable of success, no exceptions.

3. Community: SMUSD will achieve its mission and vision by engaging all stakeholders and becoming the destination school district in Arizona.

4. Asset Management: SMUSD will effectively manage facilities, finances, and resources in support of student learning.

Saddle Mountain Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion or disability in admission to its programs, services, or activities, in access to them, in treatment of individuals, or in any aspect of their operations. Saddle Mountain Unified School District’s Career and Technical Education department does not discriminate in enrollment or access to any of the programs available. The lack of English language skills shall not be a barrier to admission or participation in the district’s activities and programs. The Saddle Mountain Unified School District also does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices.

This notice is provided as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Questions, complaints, or requests for additional information regarding these laws may be forwarded to the designated compliance coordinator(s).