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.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 67 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 78%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Desiderata Program's student population of 67 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
67 students
Showing 1997–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Showing 1997–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
The diversity score of Desiderata Program is 0.65, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
17:1
Showing 1997–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
2%
5%
Showing 1995–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
49%
49%
Showing 1997–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
25%
6%
Showing 1997–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
22%
33%
Showing 1997–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 1997–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (03-04)
11%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Desiderata Program?
67 students attend Desiderata Program.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Desiderata Program students are Hispanic, 25% of students are Black, 22% of students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Desiderata Program?
Desiderata Program has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Desiderata Program offer ?
Desiderata Program offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Desiderata Program part of?
Desiderata Program is part of Phoenix Union High School District (4286).
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