Desert Vista High School
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School Description
School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 2,884 high school students from grades 9-12
- Ranks 25th out of 385 high schools in AZ.
Additional Contact Information
- Mailing Address: 16440 S 32nd St, Phoenix, AZ 85048
School District Details
- Tempe Union High School District
- Per-Pupil Spending: $7,018
- Dropout Rate: 1.4%
- Students Per Teacher: 21.7
- Enrolled Students: 13,475
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 2,884
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 121.5
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 23.7
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 1,482 (51.4%)
- Females: 1,402 (48.6%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
- Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 1 (0.03%)
- Eligible for Free Lunch: 195 (6.8%)
- Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 196 (6.8%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | 31 | 1.1% |
| Black | 195 | 6.8% |
| Asian | 239 | 8.3% |
| Hispanic | 271 | 9.4% |
| White | 2,148 | 74.5% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 9th Grade | 751 | 26.0% |
| 10th Grade | 753 | 26.1% |
| 11th Grade | 670 | 23.2% |
| 12th Grade | 710 | 24.6% |
Faculty Educational Background (2006-07)
- Teachers with a Bachelor's Degree: 33%
- Teachers with a Master's Degree or Higher:68%
Faculty Salary and Experience (2006-2007)
- Average Teaching Experience: 9 Years
- Average Salary: $50,273
Teacher Experience by Number of Years
| Salary | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 1-5 Years of Teaching Experience | $42,010 | 33% |
| More Than 5 Years of Teaching Experience | $54,404 | 67% |
Source: AZ Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
School Ratings and Reviews
Overall Rating: 5
5 out of 5 | 1 Review
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- Reviewed by Parent/Guardian on February 08, 2009
- Rating:
(5 / 5) Flag as inappropriate - great school with a great staff
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