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#1845 of 2,006 schools in AZ
Desert Hills High School
High School · American Charter Schools Foundation D.b.a. Desert (79872) · Gilbert, AZ
An American Charter Schools Foundation D.b.a. Desert (79872) charter high school where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1515 S VAL VISTA DR, Gilbert, AZ 85296
- Math 25% proficient (2022)
- Reading 25% proficient (2022)
- 17.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Desert Hills High School score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 8 points since 2019, reaching 25% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 23% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from AZ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Desert Hills High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Phoenix map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 63Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 0Minimal Transit
- Bike 54Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,104/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Gilbert), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$117,120
Median home value
$496,200
Median rent
$2,141/mo
College educated
49.1%
Homeownership
70.7%
Poverty rate
4.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85296; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leading Edge Academy OnlineCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.7 | K–12 | 1.2 mi | 119 | Compare → |
| Gilbert Christian SchoolsPrivate · tuition | 5.8private | PK–12 | 1.6 mi | 1,470 | Compare → |
| American Leadership Academy Gilbert North K-12Charter · enrollment unverified | 7.6 | K–12 | 1.9 mi | 2,431 | Compare → |
| Evit - Gilbert High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 9–12 | 1.9 mi | 1 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
American Charter Schools Foundation D.b.a. Desert (79872)
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $12,330NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Desert Hills High School is listed in American Charter Schools Foundation d.b.a. Desert (79872); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Desert Hills High School
Desert Hills High School is a public high school in Gilbert, AZ, part of American Charter Schools Foundation D.b.a. Desert (79872), serving approximately 245 students in grades 9th-12th. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,845 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
State assessment records show 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Desert Hills High School
What grades does Desert Hills High School serve?
Desert Hills High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Desert Hills High School?
Desert Hills High School has an enrollment of approximately 245 students.
How does Desert Hills High School rank in AZ?
Desert Hills High School ranks #1,845 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is Desert Hills High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Desert Hills High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Desert Hills High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Desert Hills High School has 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Desert Hills High School a charter school?
Yes, Desert Hills High School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Desert Hills High School a Title I school?
No, Desert Hills High School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 245
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Maricopa County
- Phone
- (480) 813-1151
- 4-Year Graduation
- 17.0%
- Area population (ZIP 85296)
- 52,058
- Area average commute
- 25.5 min
- Area median age
- 35.4
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 85296; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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