Desert Oasis High School vs. Sierra Vista High School
Should I attend Desert Oasis High School or Sierra Vista High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Desert Oasis High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nevada for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Sierra Vista High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nevada for:
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Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 3,337 students in grades 9-12, Desert Oasis High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Nevada for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is equal to the Nevada state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the Nevada state average of 42%).
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the Nevada state average of 71% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 2,853 students in grades 9-12, Sierra Vista High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Nevada for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 18% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is higher than the Nevada state average of 42%).
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the Nevada state average of 71% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
3,337 students
2,853 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
56% | 44%
Total Classroom Teachers
110 teachers
95 teachers
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#237 out of 684 schools in NV
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#350 out of 684 schools in NV
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
18%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
44%
Graduation Rate
89%
80%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
893
777
Grade 10 Students
844
753
Grade 11 Students
824
699
Grade 12 Students
766
604
Ungraded Students
10
20
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
16%
17%
% Hispanic
28%
29%
% Black
13%
15%
% White
28%
23%
% Hawaiian
3%
4%
% Two or more races
12%
12%
Diversity Score
0.79
0.80
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
99%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
1%