Serving 274 students in grades 9-12, Desert Hills 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 39%).
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school / Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 274 students
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Graduation Rate: 15-19% (Btm 50% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Desert Hills High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
School Overview
Desert Hills High School's student population of 274 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
274 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Desert Hills 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 Hills High School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1259 out of 1854 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
17%
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
36%
47%
Black
7%
6%
White
36%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
15-19%
76%
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
3%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Desert Hills High School's ranking?
Desert Hills High School is ranked #1259 out of 1,854 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Desert Hills High School?
The graduation rate of Desert Hills High School is 15-19%, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 76%.
How many students attend Desert Hills High School?
274 students attend Desert Hills High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Desert Hills High School students are Hispanic, 36% of students are White, 17% of students are American Indian, 7% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Desert Hills High School offer ?
Desert Hills High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Desert Hills High School part of?
Desert Hills High School is part of American Charter Schools Foundation D.B.A. Desert (79872) School District.
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