Desert Ridge High School vs. Highland High School
Should I attend Desert Ridge High School or Highland 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
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Top Rankings
Desert Ridge High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
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Graduation Rate
Highland High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
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Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 2,400 students in grades 8-12, Desert Ridge High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 3,146 students in grades 8-12, Highland High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
8-12
8-12
Total Students
2,400 students
3,146 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
101 teachers
143 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
22:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#940 out of 1854 schools in AZ
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#578 out of 1854 schools in AZ
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
43%
Graduation Rate
92%
96%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
591
821
Grade 10 Students
611
827
Grade 11 Students
579
784
Grade 12 Students
619
714
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
3%
3%
% Hispanic
28%
18%
% Black
3%
2%
% White
60%
71%
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
% Two or more races
4%
4%
Diversity Score
0.56
0.47
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
6%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%