Desoto High School
School Overview
Desoto High School is a public Magnet school located in Desoto, Texas. It is a school in DeSoto Independent School District district.
According to the Texas state assessment result, 44% of students are proficient in Math learning and 39% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 3,251 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 14 to 1 where a total of 231 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 3,251 students are attending Desoto High School. By gender, there are 1,625 and 1,626 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Desoto High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 316 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 58 | 24 | 34 |
| Asian | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Black | 237 | 114 | 123 |
| White | 12 | 7 | 5 |
| Two or More Races | 6 | 2 | 4 |
| in LEP Program | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| IDEA program | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 316 | 150 | 166 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 231 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Desoto High School and the students to teacher ratio is 14 to 1. All teachers are certified. 70.6% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 231 | Students per teacher: 14 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 231 | 100.0% |
| Teachers who are not certified | - | - |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 49 | 21.2% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 19 | 8.2% |
| School counselors | 11 | Students per counselor: 296 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | - | - |
| Security guards | 11 | - |
| Nurses | 3 | - |
| Psychologists | - | - |
| Social workers | - | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 19,708 Households |
| Population | 57,469 |
| Male | 26,510 |
| Female | 31,222 |
| Child Population | 20,132 |
| Total Housing Units | 20,937 Units |
| Average House Value | $165,700 |
| Average Rent Cost | $1,236 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.80% |
| Average Household Income | $72,573 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 89.90% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
Desoto High School offers 18 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 356 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 152 students are enrolled in International Baccalaureate Diploma Program and 665 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at Desoto High School.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 18 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 356 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 55 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 128 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 271 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in International BS program | 152 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 665 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Bullying
Total 15 harassment and bullying has been reported at Desoto High School. By gender, 5 male students and 10 students were reported. There are 1 gender-related, 14 race, color, or nation origin, and 0 disabilities basis bullying reported.
| Total | On the basis of | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gender-related | Race, color or national origin | Disability | |||
| Hispanic | Reported | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Disciplined | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| American Indian/Alaska Native | Reported | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Disciplined | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Asian | Reported | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Disciplined | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | Reported | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Disciplined | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Black | Reported | 14 | 1 | 13 | 0 |
| Disciplined | 14 | 1 | 13 | 0 | |
| White | Reported | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Disciplined | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Two or More Races | Reported | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Disciplined | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |
| Total | Reported | 15 | 1 | 14 | 0 |
| Disciplined | 15 | 1 | 14 | 0 | |
Public Schools in Desoto Independent School District
In Desoto Independent School District, 14 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.
Private Schools in DESOTO, Texas
3 private schools are serving students in DESOTO, Texas. The next lists are showing the private schools by offering level.