Desert Hills High School

1515 S Val Vista Dr
Gilbert, AZ 85296
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 264 students in grades 9-12, Desert Hills 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 20-29% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School / Charter School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 264 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 64%
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50% in AZ)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Desert Hills High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Desert Hills High School's student population of 264 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
264 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
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School Rankings

Desert Hills High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Desert Hills High School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (AZ)
#1262 out of 1956 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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20-29%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Desert Hills High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-29%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Desert Hills High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤10%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
13%
5%
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Asian
n/a
3%
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Hispanic
39%
47%
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Black
7%
6%
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White
36%
35%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.70
This chart displays the diversity score of Desert Hills High School and the public school average diversity score of Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
30-34%
77%
This chart displays graduation rate of Desert Hills High School and public school graduation rate of Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Desert Hills High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Desert Hills High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Desert Hills High School's ranking?
Desert Hills High School is ranked #1262 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Desert Hills High School?
The graduation rate of Desert Hills High School is 30-34%, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 77%.
How many students attend Desert Hills High School?
264 students attend Desert Hills High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Desert Hills High School students are Hispanic, 36% of students are White, 13% of students are American Indian, 7% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What grades does Desert Hills High School offer ?
Desert Hills High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Desert Hills High School part of?

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School / Charter School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 264 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 64%
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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