Desert Oasis High School
Tel:
(702)799-6881
- Desert Oasis High School serves 2,952 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 76% (which is higher than the Nevada state average of 40%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 70% (which is higher than the Nevada state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the Nevada state level of 20:1.
- Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the Nevada state average of 67%.
Top Placements
Desert Oasis High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Nevada for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Desert Oasis High School's student population of 2,952 students has grown by 25% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 109 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 2,952 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 109 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Desert Oasis High School's student:teacher ratio of 27:1 has increased from 25:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Desert Oasis High School is 0.78, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NV) |
| Overall School Rank | #138 out of 620 schools (Top 30%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 76% | 40% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 70% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 27:1 | 20:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 19% | 5% |
| Hispanic | 27% | 42% |
| Black | 11% | 11% |
| White | 32% | 33% |
| Hawaiian | 3% | 1% |
| Two or more races | 8% | 6% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.78 | 0.48 |
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| Graduation Rate | 83% | 80% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 32% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Clark County School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, NV Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Desert Oasis High School is Southwest Career And Technical Academy (3.2 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Lois & Jerry Tarkanian Middle School (1.4 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Charles & Phyllis Frias Elementary School (0.9 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Las Vegas Charles & Phyllis Frias Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 794 students
0.9 miles
5800 Broken Top Ave.
Las Vegas, NV 89141
(702)799-2298 0.9 PK-5 794 - Las Vegas Evelyn Stuckey Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 1027 students
1.2 miles
4905 Chartan Ave
Las Vegas, NV 89141
(702)799-2274 1.2 PK-5 1027 - Las Vegas Lois & Jerry Tarkanian Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 1850 students
1.4 miles
5800 W. Pyle Ave.
Las Vegas, NV 89141
(702)799-6801 1.4 6-8 1850 - Las Vegas Aldeane Comito Ries Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 1009 students
1.7 miles
9805 S. Lindell Rd.
Las Vegas, NV 89141
(702)799-1240 1.7 PK-5 1009 - Las Vegas Carolyn S Reedom Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 1151 students
2.0 miles
10025 Rumrill St.
Las Vegas, NV 89178
(702)799-5702 2.0 PK-5 1151
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