Sierra Vista High School vs. Desert Oasis High School
Should I attend Sierra Vista High School or Desert Oasis 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
Sierra Vista High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nevada for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Desert Oasis High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nevada for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Overview
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).
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).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
2,853 students
3,337 students
% Male | % Female
56% | 44%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
95 teachers
110 teachers
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#350 out of 684 schools in NV
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#237 out of 684 schools in NV
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
50%
Graduation Rate
80%
89%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
777
893
Grade 10 Students
753
844
Grade 11 Students
699
824
Grade 12 Students
604
766
Ungraded Students
20
10
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
17%
16%
% Hispanic
29%
28%
% Black
15%
13%
% White
23%
28%
% Hawaiian
4%
3%
% Two or more races
12%
12%
Diversity Score
0.80
0.79
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
97%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
