Desert Vista High School
- Desert Vista High School serves 2,978 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 69% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- Desert Vista High School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 19:1.
- Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 62%.
Top Placements
Desert Vista High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
- Graduation Rate Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Desert Vista High School's student population of 2,978 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 126 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 2,978 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 126 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Desert Vista High School is ranked within the top 20% of all 1,897 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 24:1 has increased from 23:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Desert Vista High School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AZ) |
| Overall School Rank (16-17) | #190 out of 1897 schools (Top 20%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 69% | 42% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 24:1 | 19:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 6% |
| Asian | 8% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 19% | 45% |
| Black | 6% | 5% |
| White | 62% | 38% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 3% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.57 | 0.65 |
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| Graduation Rate | 94% | 78% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 8% | 43% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 1% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Tempe Union High School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AZ Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Desert Vista High School is Horizon Honors Secondary School (2.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Kyrene Akimel A-al Middle School (0.7 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Kyrene De Los Lagos School (0.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Phoenix Kyrene De Los Lagos School Alternative School
Grades: PK-5 | 466 students
0.5 miles
17001 S 34th Way
Phoenix, AZ 85048
(480)541-3200 0.5 PK-5 466 - Phoenix Kyrene Akimel A-al Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 1013 students
0.7 miles
2720 East Liberty Lane
Phoenix, AZ 85048
(480)541-5800 0.7 6-8 1013 - Phoenix Kyrene De La Estrella Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 456 students
0.7 miles
2620 E. Liberty Lane
Phoenix, AZ 85048
(480)541-1000 0.7 PK-5 456 - Phoenix Kyrene Monte Vista School Grades: PK-5 | 651 students
1.0 miles
15221 S Ray Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85048
(480)541-4400 1.0 PK-5 651 - Phoenix Kyrene De La Esperanza School Grades: PK-5 | 588 students
1.5 miles
14841 S. 41st Place
Phoenix, AZ 85044
(480)541-2800 1.5 PK-5 588
School Reviews
| 5 By far the best high school in Arizona. - Posted by Parent - themo |
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