Desiderata High School (Closed 2007)
Desiderata High School served 73 students in grades 9-12.
Minority enrollment was 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Arizona state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
| School Type | Alternative school |
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 73 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers (04-05) | 9 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |
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School Rankings
| Definition of Terms 2006-2007 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AZ) |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | n/a | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | 4% | 6% |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 45% | 45% |
| Black | 29% | 5% |
| White | 22% | 38% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.67 | 0.65 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 5% | 45% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (03-04) | 11% | 8% |
| 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)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Phoenix Phoenix Union Bioscience High School Math: ≥95% | Reading: 90-94%Rank:10/Top 1% Grades: 9-12 | 345 students10
0.0 miles
512 East Pierce Street
Phoenix, AZ 85004
(602) 764-5600 0 9-12 345 - Phoenix Asu Preparatory Academy - Phoenix Middle School Charter School
Math: 44% | Reading: 39%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: 5-8 | 346 students10
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
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: K-4 | 364 students10
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
Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 9-12 | 379 students10
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
Math: 71% | Reading: 81%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: 5-12 | 840 students10
0.6 miles
1410 North 3rd Street
Phoenix, AZ 85004
(602) 257-1444 0.6 5-12 840
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