Desert Heights Charter School

5821 W Beverly Ln
Glendale, AZ 85306
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 923 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Desert Heights Charter School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is equal to the Arizona state average of 39%).
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 923 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 46%
  • : ≥90% (Top 30% in AZ)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 29% (Top 50%)
  • : 39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

School Overview

Desert Heights Charter School's student population of 923 students has grown by 126% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
923 students
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School Rankings

Desert Heights Charter School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Desert Heights Charter School is 0.62, 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)
#781 out of 1854 schools
(Top 50%)
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29%
32%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Desert Heights Charter School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Arizona by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
39%
39%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Desert Heights Charter School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Arizona by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
5%
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Asian
2%
3%
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Hispanic
28%
47%
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Black
6%
6%
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White
54%
35%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.62
This chart display the diversity score of Desert Heights Charter School and the public school average diversity score of Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥90%
76%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
29%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
6%
9%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Desert Heights Charter School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Arizona by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Desert Heights Charter School's ranking?
Desert Heights Charter School is ranked #781 out of 1,854 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Desert Heights Charter School often compared to?
Desert Heights Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Challenge Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Desert Heights Charter School?
The graduation rate of Desert Heights Charter School is 90%, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 76%.
How many students attend Desert Heights Charter School?
923 students attend Desert Heights Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Desert Heights Charter School students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What grades does Desert Heights Charter School offer ?
Desert Heights Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Desert Heights Charter School part of?
Desert Heights Charter School is part of Desert Heights Charter Schools (81099) School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 923 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 46%
  • : ≥90% (Top 30%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 29% (Top 50%)
  • : 39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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