Serving 117 students in grades 9-12, Desert Oasis High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington 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 Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 117 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Graduation Rate: 50-59% (Btm 50% in WA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Desert Oasis High School's student population of 117 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
117 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Rankings
Desert Oasis High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,088 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Desert Oasis High School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1994 out of 2088 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
Hispanic
96%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
White
4%
47%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
50-59%
83.8%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)70.9%
34.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Desert Oasis High School's ranking?
Desert Oasis High School is ranked #1994 out of 2,088 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Desert Oasis High School often compared to?
Desert Oasis High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Othello 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 41% WA state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Desert Oasis High School?
The graduation rate of Desert Oasis High School is 50-59%, which is lower than the Washington state average of 83.8%.
How many students attend Desert Oasis High School?
117 students attend Desert Oasis High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Desert Oasis High School students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Desert Oasis High School?
Desert Oasis High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Washington 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 Othello School District.
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