Desert Vista High School
School Overview
Desert Vista High School is a public school located in Phoenix, Arizona. It is a school in Tempe Union High School District district.
According to the Arizona state assessment result, 75% of students are proficient in Math learning and 70% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 3,049 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 24 to 1 where a total of 128 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 3,049 students are attending Desert Vista High School. By gender, there are 1,519 and 1,530 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Desert Vista High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 369 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 32 | 16 | 16 |
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Asian | 65 | 35 | 30 |
| Black | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| White | 248 | 124 | 124 |
| Two or More Races | 19 | 10 | 9 |
| in LEP Program | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| IDEA program | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 369 | 189 | 180 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 128 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Desert Vista High School and the students to teacher ratio is 24 to 1. 92.2% of teachers are certified. 94.5% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 128 | Students per teacher: 24 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 118 | 92.2% |
| Teachers who are not certified | 10 | 7.8% |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | - | - |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 7 | 5.5% |
| School counselors | 7 | Students per counselor: 436 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | - | - |
| Security guards | 8 | - |
| Nurses | 2 | - |
| Psychologists | 1 | - |
| Social workers | 1 | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 125,777 Households |
| Population | 318,999 |
| Male | 166,871 |
| Female | 162,548 |
| Child Population | 80,371 |
| Total Housing Units | 137,598 Units |
| Average House Value | $294,300 |
| Average Rent Cost | $1,190 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.70% |
| Average Household Income | $67,976 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 91.72% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
Desert Vista High School offers 14 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 561 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 481 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at Desert Vista High School.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 14 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 561 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 323 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 160 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 257 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 481 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Tempe Union High School District (4287)
In Tempe Union High School District (4287), 8 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.
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