Serving 2,045 students in grades 9-12, Desoto High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas 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 Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Desoto High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Desoto High School is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Desoto High School?
The graduation rate of Desoto High School is 86%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Desoto High School?
2,045 students attend Desoto High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Desoto High School students are Black, 22% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Desoto High School?
Desoto High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Desoto High School offer ?
Desoto High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Desoto High School part of?
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
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