Desert Heights Preparatory Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 43% (which was lower than the Arizona state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40% (which was lower than the Arizona state average of 45%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5-12
Total Students (19-20)
484 students
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
School Calendar
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)43%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)40%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
(19-20)1%
6%
Asian
(19-20)2%
3%
Hispanic
(19-20)24%
45%
Black
(19-20)8%
5%
White
(19-20)59%
38%
Hawaiian
(19-20)1%
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)5%
3%
Graduation Rate
(19-20)≥80%
76%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
22%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% AZ state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Desert Heights Preparatory Academy?
The graduation rate of Desert Heights Preparatory Academy is 80%, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 76%.
How many students attend Desert Heights Preparatory Academy?
484 students attend Desert Heights Preparatory Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Desert Heights Preparatory Academy students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What grades does Desert Heights Preparatory Academy offer ?
Desert Heights Preparatory Academy offers enrollment in grades 5-12
What school district is Desert Heights Preparatory Academy part of?
Desert Heights Preparatory Academy is part of Desert Heights Charter Schools (81099).
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