Desiderata High School (Closed 2007)
- Desiderata High School served 73 students in grades 9-12.
- Minority enrollment was 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Arizona state average of 62%.
Top Placements
Desiderata High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
| School Type | Alternative school |
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 73 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | n/a |
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| Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
| Definition of Terms 2006-2007 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AZ) |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | n/a | 19:1 |
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| American Indian | 4% | 6% |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 46% | 45% |
| Black | 29% | 5% |
| White | 21% | 38% |
| All Ethnic Groups |
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| Diversity Score | 0.67 | 0.65 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 5% | 43% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Phoenix Union High School District | |
Source: 2006-2007 (latest school year available) NCES, AZ Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Desiderata High School is Phoenix Union Bioscience High School (0.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school and elementary school is Asu Preparatory Academy - Phoenix Middle School (0.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Phoenix Phoenix Union Bioscience High School Grades: 9-12 | 345 students
0.0 miles
512 East Pierce Street
Phoenix, AZ 85004
(602)764-5600 0.0 9-12 345 - Phoenix Asu Preparatory Academy - Phoenix Middle School Charter School
Grades: 5-8 | 346 students
0.2 miles
735 E. Fillmore St.
Phoenix, AZ 85006
(602)496-3100 0.2 5-8 346 - Phoenix Asu Preparatory Academy- Phoenix Elementary School Charter School
Grades: K-4 | 364 students
0.2 miles
735 East Filmore Street
Phoenix, AZ 85006
(602)496-3100 0.2 K-4 364 - Phoenix Asu Preparatory Academy- Phoenix High School Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 379 students
0.2 miles
735 E Fillmore St
Phoenix, AZ 85006
(602)257-4843 0.2 9-12 379 - Phoenix Arizona School For The Arts Charter School
Grades: 5-12 | 840 students
0.6 miles
1410 North 3rd Street
Phoenix, AZ 85004
(602)257-1444 0.6 5-12 840
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