Serving 3,300 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 20% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 30%). 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 26:1 is higher than the Nevada state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the Nevada state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 3,300 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1
- Minority Enrollment: 77%
- Graduation Rate: 89% (Top 50% in NV)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Desert Oasis High School serves the southwest part of Las Vegas, NV, covering an attendance zone of approximately 39.4 square miles. Most students live within a 10-12 minute drive of the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 5.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
School Overview
Desert Oasis High School's student population of 3,300 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 127 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
3,300 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 17-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
127 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. View full 17-year historical data
Year Founded
2008
School Rankings
Desert Oasis High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 684 schools in Nevada (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Desert Oasis High School is 0.80, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#374 out of 684 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
30%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
44%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
26%
Student-Teacher Ratio
26:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. View full 17-year historical data
Asian
17%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 17-year historical data
Hispanic
30%
46%
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Black
15%
12%
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White
23%
26%
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Hawaiian
3%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
Two or more races
12%
8%
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All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 17-year historical data
Graduation Rate
89%
81.4%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)36.7%
38.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
81%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 17-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 17-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Desert Oasis High School's ranking?
Desert Oasis High School is ranked #374 out of 684 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?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% 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 81.4%.
How many students attend Desert Oasis High School?
3,300 students attend Desert Oasis High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
30% of Desert Oasis High School students are Hispanic, 23% of students are White, 17% of students are Asian, 15% 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 26:1, which is higher than the Nevada state average of 17:1.
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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