Desert Oasis High School is a public high school located in Enterprise, in Las Vegas, Nevada, in the United States. Opened in August 2008, the school is a part of the Clark County School District and was the first new public school to be opened in Clark County since Legacy High School was opened in 2006.
Serving 3,183 students in grades 9-12, Desert Oasis High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Nevada for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 19% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 29:1 is higher than the Nevada state level of 19:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the Nevada state average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 3,183 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 29:1
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- Graduation Rate: 89% (Top 50% in NV)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Desert Oasis High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nevada for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Desert Oasis High School's student population of 3,183 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 111 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
3,183 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
111 teachers
Year Founded
2008
Colors
White, Black, Crimson, Silver
School Rankings
Desert Oasis High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 692 schools in Nevada (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Desert Oasis High School is 0.79, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#391 out of 692 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
26%
Student : Teacher Ratio
29:1
19:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
17%
6%
Hispanic
30%
45%
Black
13%
12%
White
25%
27%
Hawaiian
3%
1%
Two or more races
12%
8%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
89%
82%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
80%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Desert Oasis High School's ranking?
Desert Oasis High School is ranked #391 out of 692 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Nevada.
What schools are Desert Oasis High School often compared to?
Desert Oasis High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sierra Vista High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% NV state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% NV state average).
What is the graduation rate of Desert Oasis High School?
The graduation rate of Desert Oasis High School is 89%, which is higher than the Nevada state average of 82%.
How many students attend Desert Oasis High School?
3,183 students attend Desert Oasis High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
30% of Desert Oasis High School students are Hispanic, 25% of students are White, 17% of students are Asian, 13% of students are Black, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Desert Oasis High School?
Desert Oasis High School has a student ration of 29:1, which is higher than the Nevada state average of 19:1.
What grades does Desert Oasis High School offer ?
Desert Oasis High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Desert Oasis High School part of?
Desert Oasis High School is part of Clark County School District.
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