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Desert Vista High School

PublicGrades 9–12
PHOENIX, Arizona · Tempe Union High School District (4287)
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students2,802
Student:Teacher21.7:1
Free/Reduced Lunch10%
Title INo
Desert Vista
OverviewEnrollmentPerformanceAttendanceOutcomesBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 413
2,802
Total Enrollment
State avg: 53%
10%-43.3pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
21.7:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
9–12
Grade Span
High
Level

Overview

Desert Vista High School is a public high serving grades 9–12 in PHOENIX, Arizona. The school enrolls 2,802 students. It is part of the Tempe Union High School District (4287) district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Arizona state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Serves a relatively affluent student body
10% free/reduced-lunch eligibility (below 53% state average)

Things to Consider

Very large student body
2,802 students — some students report feeling anonymous in very large high schools

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelHigh
Grade Span9–12
DistrictTempe Union High School District (4287)
County4013
CityPHOENIX
ZIP85048
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID040834000680

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment2,802

Race/ethnicity breakdown will appear here once state-level demographic data is ingested. Check back soon.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %10%
State Avg53%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)