Desert Winds High School
1362 North Casa Grande Ave, Casa Grande, AZ 85222 | (520) 316-3360
- Grades: 9-12
- Student Enrollment: 328
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School Description
School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 328 high school students from grades 9-12
- Ranks 359th out of 385 high schools in AZ.
Additional Contact Information
- Mailing Address: 1362 N. Casa Grande Ave., Casa Grande, AZ 85222
School Operational Details
- Title I EligibleAll students of this school are eligible for participation in authorized programs.
School District Details
- Casa Grande Union High School District
- Per-Pupil Spending: $8,499
- Dropout Rate: 4.1%
- Students Per Teacher: 22.1
- Enrolled Students: 3,770
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 328
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 15.6
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 21.1
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 182 (55.5%)
- Females: 146 (44.5%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
- Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 28 (8.5%)
- Eligible for Free Lunch: 228 (69.5%)
- Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 256 (78.0%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | 86 | 26.2% |
| Black | 21 | 6.4% |
| Asian | 4 | 1.2% |
| Hispanic | 170 | 51.8% |
| White | 47 | 14.3% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 9th Grade | 9 | 2.7% |
| 10th Grade | 69 | 21.0% |
| 11th Grade | 76 | 23.2% |
| 12th Grade | 174 | 53.0% |
Faculty Educational Background (2006-07)
- Teachers with a Bachelor's Degree: 70%
- Teachers with a Master's Degree or Higher:30%
Faculty Salary and Experience (2006-2007)
- Average Teaching Experience: 6 Years
- Average Salary: $42,355
Teacher Experience by Number of Years
| Salary | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 1-5 Years of Teaching Experience | $40,605 | 60% |
| More Than 5 Years of Teaching Experience | $44,979 | 40% |
Source: AZ Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
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