Desert Vista High School serves 3,032 students in grades 9-12.
Desert Vista High School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 32%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 3,032 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Graduation Rate: 95% (Top 20% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 49% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Desert Vista High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
Desert Vista High School's student population of 3,032 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 125 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
3,032 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
125 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Desert Vista High School is ranked within the top 20% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Desert Vista High School is 0.64, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#334 out of 1854 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
5%
Asian
6%
3%
Hispanic
23%
47%
Black
7%
6%
White
55%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
95%
76%
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Desert Vista High School's ranking?
Desert Vista High School is ranked #334 out of 1,854 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Desert Vista High School?
The graduation rate of Desert Vista High School is 95%, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 76%.
How many students attend Desert Vista High School?
3,032 students attend Desert Vista High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Desert Vista High School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Desert Vista High School?
Desert Vista High School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Desert Vista High School offer ?
Desert Vista High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Desert Vista High School part of?
Desert Vista High School is part of Tempe Union High School District (4287).
School Reviews
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