Top Rankings
American Charter Schools Foundation D.B.A. Desert (79872) ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 231 students in American Charter Schools Foundation D.B.A. Desert (79872). This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
Public School in American Charter School Foundation D.B.A. Desert (79872) have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is more than the Arizona public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (AZ)
# Schools
1 School
2,470 Schools
# Students
231 Students
1,108,833 Students
# Teachers
12 Teachers
61,988 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
American Charter Schools Foundation D.B.A. Desert (79872), which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 599 school districts in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 42% has increased from 40-44% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#480 out of 618 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
24%
Graduation Rate
42%
77.8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)100%
41.2%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.74
0.66
Showing 2014–2023. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
27%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
n/a
3%
Showing 2009–2020. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
31%
49%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
7%
6%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
% White
31%
33%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,610 is higher than the state median of $14,457. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,342 is higher than the state median of $13,869. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$16,030 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$3 MM
$15,378 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$14,610
$14,457
Showing 2014–2023. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$14,342
$13,869
Showing 2014–2023. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Best American Charter Schools Foundation D.B.A. Desert (79872) Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Desert Hills High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1515 S Val Vista Dr
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 813-1151
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 813-1151
Gr: 9-12 | 231 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to American Charter Schools Foundation D.B.A. Desert (79872)?
American Charter Schools Foundation D.B.A. Desert (79872) manages 1 public schools serving 231 students.
What is the rank of American Charter Schools Foundation D.B.A. Desert (79872)?
American Charter Schools Foundation D.B.A. Desert (79872) is ranked #510 out of 599 school districts in Arizona (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Arizona school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in American Charter Schools Foundation D.B.A. Desert (79872)?
31% of American Charter Schools Foundation D.B.A. Desert (79872) students are Hispanic, 31% of students are White, 27% of students are American Indian, 7% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of American Charter Schools Foundation D.B.A. Desert (79872)?
American Charter Schools Foundation D.B.A. Desert (79872) has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What is American Charter Schools Foundation D.B.A. Desert (79872)'s spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,342 is higher than the state median of $13,869. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
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