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#1164 of 2,006 schools in AZ
Desert View High School
High School · Sunnyside Unified District (4407) · Tucson, AZ
A Sunnyside Unified District (4407) high school serving grades 9th – 12th.
4101 E VALENCIA RD, Tucson, AZ 85706
- Math 25% proficient (2022)
- Reading 20% proficient (2022)
- 87.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Desert View High School score 22% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 13 points since 2019, to 23% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 26% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 39% (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 View 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.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 17Car-Dependent
- Transit 29Some Transit
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,922/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Tucson), 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
$49,072
Median home value
$169,600
Median rent
$981/mo
College educated
9.6%
Homeownership
57.9%
Poverty rate
23.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85706; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pcjted - Desert View High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 9–12 | 0.0 mi | 3 | Compare → |
| Pcjted - Sunnyside High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 9–12 | 2.5 mi | 6 | Compare → |
| Sunnyside High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | 9–12 | 2.5 mi | 2,221 | Compare → |
| Alta Vista High SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.8 | 9–12 | 2.9 mi | 472 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Sunnyside Unified District (4407)
- Schools in district
- 22
- Rank in district
- #5 of 21
- District spending per student
- $10,153NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 26.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Desert View High School is listed in Sunnyside Unified District (4407); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Desert View High School
Desert View High School is a public high school in Tucson, AZ, part of Sunnyside Unified District (4407), serving approximately 2,157 students in grades 9th-12th with a 21.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,164 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Desert View High School
What grades does Desert View High School serve?
Desert View High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Desert View High School?
Desert View High School has an enrollment of approximately 2,157 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Desert View High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Desert View High School is 21.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Desert View High School rank in AZ?
Desert View High School ranks #1,164 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is Desert View High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Desert View High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 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 View High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Desert View High School has 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Desert View High School a charter school?
No, Desert View High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Desert View High School a Title I school?
No, Desert View High School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 2,157
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 100
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Pima County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 57.9%
- Phone
- (520) 545-5100
- 4-Year Graduation
- 87.0%
- Area population (ZIP 85706)
- 56,022
- Area average commute
- 22.3 min
- Area median age
- 29.3
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 85706; 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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