Desert View High School

4101 E Valencia Rd
Tucson, AZ 85706
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 2,030 students in grades 9-12, Desert View High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 9% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 12% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 2,030 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • : 87% (Top 50% in AZ)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 12% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

School Overview

Desert View High School's student population of 2,030 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 100 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,030 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
100 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Desert View High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Desert View High School is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (AZ)
#1651 out of 1854 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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9%
32%
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12%
39%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
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American Indian
4%
5%
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Asian
n/a
3%
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Hispanic
86%
47%
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Black
4%
6%
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White
5%
35%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.26
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87%
76%
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Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
29%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
9%
9%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Desert View High School's ranking?
Desert View High School is ranked #1651 out of 1,854 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Desert View High School often compared to?
Desert View High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sunnyside High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while 12% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Desert View High School?
The graduation rate of Desert View High School is 87%, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 76%.
How many students attend Desert View High School?
2,030 students attend Desert View High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Desert View High School students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, 4% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Desert View High School?
Desert View High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Desert View High School offer ?
Desert View High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Desert View High School part of?
Desert View High School is part of Sunnyside Unified District (4407) School District.

School Reviews

2   3/2/2010
The programs at Desert View are limited. I was forced into a regular English class because they did not offer AP English. The music and art programs are looked down on, while sports were glorified. We did not win more than three games in the three and a half years I attended. That faculty is a whole new level of rude. When attending I was harassed and told over and over that I would amount to nothing. If you would like your child to have the support of faculty then this is NOT the place to go!! However there were a few good teachers there, emphasizing the word few. The parent involvement was small. The children who attended with me were good kids, but the staff needed to prove their dominance over them, which caused many of them to lash out and misbehave. all in all it is definitely a school you need to depend on your own work ethic and need to succeed. Like all high schools, it was fun... but the experiences could have been better.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - metca

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 2,030 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • : 87% (Top 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 12% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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