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Desert View High School

4101 E Valencia Rd
Tucson, AZ 85706
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 2,169 students in grades 9-12, Desert View 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 25% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 2,169 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : 84% (Top 50% in AZ)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Desert View High School's student population of 2,169 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 101 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,169 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
101 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Desert View 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 View High School is 0.24, 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.
This School
State Level (AZ)
#1347 out of 1956 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Desert View High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
25%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Desert View 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%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Desert View 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.
11%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Desert View High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
3%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Desert View High School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
1%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Desert View High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
87%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Desert View High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
4%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Desert View High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
4%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Desert View High School and the percentage of White public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Desert View High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Desert View High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Arizona.
0.24
This chart displays the diversity score of Desert View High School and the public school average diversity score of Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
84%
77%
This chart displays graduation rate of Desert View High School and public school graduation rate of Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Desert View 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
10%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Desert View 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.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Desert View High School's ranking?
Desert View High School is ranked #1347 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Desert View High School often compared to?
Desert View High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sunnyside High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Desert View High School?
The graduation rate of Desert View High School is 84%, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 77%.
How many students attend Desert View High School?
2,169 students attend Desert View High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Desert View High School students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, 3% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Desert View High School?
Desert View High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Desert View High School offer ?
Desert View High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Desert View High School part of?
Desert View High School is part of Sunnyside Unified District (4407) School District.
In what neighborhood is Desert View High School located?
Desert View High School is located in the Desert Vista neighborhood of Tucson, AZ. There are 1 other public schools located in Desert Vista.

School Reviews
2   3/2/2010
The programs at Desert View are limited. I was forced into a regular English class because they did not offer AP English. The music and art programs are looked down on, while sports were glorified. We did not win more than three games in the three and a half years I attended. That faculty is a whole new level of rude. When attending I was harassed and told over and over that I would amount to nothing. If you would like your child to have the support of faculty then this is NOT the place to go!! However there were a few good teachers there, emphasizing the word few. The parent involvement was small. The children who attended with me were good kids, but the staff needed to prove their dominance over them, which caused many of them to lash out and misbehave. all in all it is definitely a school you need to depend on your own work ethic and need to succeed. Like all high schools, it was fun... but the experiences could have been better.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - metca

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 2,169 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : 84% (Top 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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