Desiderata High School (Closed 2007)

Desiderata High School in Phoenix, AZ has an enrollment of 73 students across grades 9 through 12, with a student–teacher ratio reported as 0:1 in recent years due to no assigned teachers.
The school's graduation rate is 50%, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 77% and the Phoenix Union High School District rate of 73%, a trend that has remained stable from 2013 to 2023.
Math proficiency at Desiderata was 29% in 2023, below the state average of 34% but higher than the district average of 13%, showing a decline from a high of 66% in 2013.
Reading proficiency is 39%, which is approximately equal to the state average of 40% and notably above the district average of 20% in 2022, though this represents a decline from over 80% proficiency in 2012.
Hispanic students make up nearly 45% of the student body, followed by Black (29%) and White (22%) students, with free lunch eligibility steady at about 5%, indicating stable socioeconomic composition.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
73 students
Total Classroom Teachers (04-05)
9 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (AZ)
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
4%
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
45%
48%
Black
29%
6%
White
22%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.67
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (03-04)
11%
8%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Desiderata High School?
73 students attend Desiderata High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Desiderata High School students are Hispanic, 29% of students are Black, 22% of students are White, and 4% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Desiderata High School offer ?
Desiderata High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Desiderata High School part of?
Desiderata High School is part of Phoenix Union High School District (4286).

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