Carpe Diem e-Learning Community is a charter school for grades 6–12 in Yuma, Arizona. It began as a traditional charter school in 2000, but on losing its building lease, and forced into smaller premises, a blended learning model was developed that caps the middle and high schools in Yuma at 300 students each.
Serving 213 students in grades 6-12, Desert View Middle & High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Arizona state average of 40%).
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 213 students
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Top 1% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Desert View Middle & High School's student population of 213 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
213 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
School Rankings
Desert View Middle & High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Desert View Middle & High School is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#976 out of 1956 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
5%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
73%
48%
Black
2%
6%
White
20%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(20-21)<50%
76%
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Desert View Middle & High School's ranking?
Desert View Middle & High School is ranked #976 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Desert View Middle & High School often compared to?
Desert View Middle & High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fourth Avenue Junior High School, R Pete Woodard Jr High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Desert View Middle & High School?
The graduation rate of Desert View Middle & High School is 50%, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 76%.
How many students attend Desert View Middle & High School?
213 students attend Desert View Middle & High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Desert View Middle & High School students are Hispanic, 20% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What grades does Desert View Middle & High School offer ?
Desert View Middle & High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Desert View Middle & High School part of?
Desert View Middle & High School is part of Carpe Diem Collegiate High School (80001) School District.
In what neighborhood is Desert View Middle & High School located?
Desert View Middle & High School is located in the Meyer Farms neighborhood of Yuma, AZ. There are 2 other public schools located in Meyer Farms.
School Reviews
2 10/30/2008
No extra curricular activities. Academics are good. Staff is horrible.
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