Desert Mountain High School

12575 E. Via Linda
Scottsdale, AZ 85259
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 1,894 students in grades 9-12, Desert Mountain High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,894 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 25%
  • : 96% (Top 5% in AZ)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 49% (Top 30%)
  • : 47% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Desert Mountain High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Desert Mountain High School's student population of 1,894 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 87 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,894 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
87 teachers
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School Rankings

Desert Mountain High School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Desert Mountain High School is 0.42, 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)
#522 out of 1854 schools
(Top 30%)
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49%
32%
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47%
39%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
17:1
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American Indian
1%
5%
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Asian
10%
3%
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Hispanic
9%
47%
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Black
3%
6%
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White
75%
35%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
2%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.42
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96%
76%
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Eligible for Free Lunch
3%
29%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
2%
9%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Desert Mountain High School's ranking?
Desert Mountain High School is ranked #522 out of 1,854 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Desert Mountain High School often compared to?
Desert Mountain High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Chaparral High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Desert Mountain High School?
The graduation rate of Desert Mountain High School is 96%, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 76%.
How many students attend Desert Mountain High School?
1,894 students attend Desert Mountain High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Desert Mountain High School students are White, 10% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Desert Mountain High School?
Desert Mountain High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Desert Mountain High School offer ?
Desert Mountain High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Desert Mountain High School part of?
Desert Mountain High School is part of Scottsdale Unified District (4240) School District.

School Calendar

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Last Day Student Classes - Early Release (All Grades Pre-K-12)
May 23, 2024 (Thursday)

School Reviews

5   9/9/2017
Desert Mountain is a wonderful school filled with opportunists and so far I have been enjoying everything and nothing terrible has gone wrong
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Kinan Casem
2   11/17/2009
Desert Mountain is by far the worst school I have ever been to. The faculty is downright malicious, the teachers don't care at all, and I have never seen so many troubled kids. The students have no respect for themselves or each other. Everyday I would see people on drugs, or talking about sex, and the teachers didn't notice at all. The teachers definitely play favorites, and if your not one of the select few then school becomes miserable. The office staff and faculty members seem to want to find the bad in everybody, even falsely accusing the good-moralled students. In the month I spent at DM I learned nothing academic whatsoever, even in advanced classes. This school is absolutely a joke and I would not recommended it for anyone.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - since

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,894 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 25%
  • : 96% (Top 5%)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 49% (Top 30%)
  • : 47% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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