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Desert Vista High School

16440 S 32nd St
Phoenix, AZ 85048
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 5%
Serving 2,964 students in grades 9-12, Desert Vista High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 74% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 2,964 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 48%
  • : 94% (Top 20% in AZ)
  • : Top 5%
  • : 74% (Top 5%)
  • : 74% (Top 5%)
  • : 40% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

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

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Desert Vista High School's student population of 2,964 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 127 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,964 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
127 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Calendar
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Desert Vista High School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Desert Vista High School is 0.66, which is equal to 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)
#64 out of 1956 schools
(Top 5%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Desert Vista High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
74%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Desert Vista 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.
74%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Desert Vista 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.
40%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
17:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Desert Vista High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
2%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Desert Vista High School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
7%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Desert Vista High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
25%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Desert Vista High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
7%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Desert Vista High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
52%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Desert Vista 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
7%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Desert Vista 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 Vista High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Arizona.
0.66
This chart displays the diversity score of Desert Vista High School and the public school average diversity score of Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
94%
77%
This chart displays graduation rate of Desert Vista High School and public school graduation rate of Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Desert Vista 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
3%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Desert Vista 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 Vista High School's ranking?
Desert Vista High School is ranked #64 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Desert Vista High School often compared to?
Desert Vista High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mountain Pointe High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Desert Vista High School?
The graduation rate of Desert Vista High School is 94%, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 77%.
How many students attend Desert Vista High School?
2,964 students attend Desert Vista High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Desert Vista High School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Desert Vista High School?
Desert Vista High School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Desert Vista High School offer ?
Desert Vista High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Desert Vista High School part of?
Desert Vista High School is part of Tempe Union High School District (4287).
In what neighborhood is Desert Vista High School located?
Desert Vista High School is located in the South Mountain Village neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ. There are 45 other public schools located in South Mountain Village.

School Reviews
5   3/28/2011
By far the best high school in Arizona.
- Posted by Parent - themo

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 2,964 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 48%
  • : 94% (Top 20%)
  • : Top 5%
  • : 74% (Top 5%)
  • : 74% (Top 5%)
  • : 40% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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