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 61%.
School Overview
| School Type | Alternative school |
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 73 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | n/a |
 | |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
| Definition of Terms 2006-2007 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AZ) |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | n/a | 20:1 |
 | ||
| American Indian | 4% | 5% |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 46% | 45% |
| Black | 29% | 5% |
| White | 21% | 39% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.67 | 0.42 |
 | ||
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 5% | 33% |
| 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 is Ace Day & Night School (0.2 miles away)
- The nearest 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 | 326 students
0.0 miles
512 East Pierce Street
Phoenix, AZ 85004
(602)764-5600 0.0 9-12 326 - Phoenix Ace Day & Night School Grades: 7-8
0.2 miles
735 E Fillmore St.
Phoenix, AZ 85006
(602)257-4843 0.2 7-8 n/a - Phoenix Asu Preparatory Academy - Phoenix Middle School Charter School
Grades: 5-8 | 358 students
0.2 miles
735 E. Fillmore St.
Phoenix, AZ 85006
(602)257-4843 0.2 5-8 358 - Phoenix Asu Preparatory Academy- Phoenix Elementary School Charter School
Grades: K-10 | 386 students
0.2 miles
735 East Fillmore Street
Phoenix, AZ 85004
(602)257-4843 0.2 K-10 386 - Phoenix Asu Preparatory Academy- Phoenix High School Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 419 students
0.2 miles
735 E Fillmore St
Phoenix, AZ 85006
(602)257-4843 0.2 9-12 419
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