For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 2,031 students in the neighborhood of Desert Vista, Tucson, AZ.
The top-ranked public high schools in Desert Vista are Pcjted - Desert View High School and Desert View High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Desert Vista, Tucson, AZ public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Arizona public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 45% statewide average).
the neighborhood of Desert Vista, Tucson, AZ public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is more than the Arizona average of 78%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Desert View High School, with 86% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Arizona or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public high school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in the neighborhood of Desert Vista, Tucson, AZ (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pcjted - Desert View High School
Vocational School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4101 E Valencia Rd
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 545-5100
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 545-5100
Gr: 9-12 | 1 student
Rank: #22.
Desert View High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4101 E Valencia Rd
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 545-5100
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 545-5100
Gr: 9-12 | 2,102 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Desert Vista, Tucson, AZ?
The top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Desert Vista, Tucson, AZ include Pcjted - Desert View High School and Desert View High School.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Desert Vista, Tucson?
2 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Desert Vista, Tucson.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Desert Vista, Tucson?
the neighborhood of Desert Vista, Tucson public high schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public high schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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