Very Good
#420 of 2,006 schools in AZ
Top 21% in state
Desert Vista High School
High School · Tempe Union High School District (4287) · Phoenix, AZ
A Tempe Union High School District (4287) high school where students score 30 points above what's typical for similar communities.
16440 S 32ND ST, Phoenix, AZ 85048
- Math 74% proficient (2022)
- Reading 74% proficient (2022)
- 95.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Desert Vista High School score 74% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 18 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 74% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 73% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 75% (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 Vista 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 27Car-Dependent
- Transit 20Minimal Transit
- Bike 59Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,139/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Phoenix), 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
$123,198
Median home value
$538,500
Median rent
$1,995/mo
College educated
61.6%
Homeownership
74.3%
Poverty rate
4.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85048; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horizon Honors Secondary SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.3 | 7–12 | 2.1 mi | 679 | Compare → |
| Mountain Pointe High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | 9–12 | 2.5 mi | 1,639 | Compare → |
| Keystone Montessori Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.4 | 1–9 | 2.6 mi | 197 | Compare → |
| Valley Christian SchoolsPrivate · tuition | 5.3private | K–12 | 3.4 mi | 900 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Tempe Union High School District (4287)
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #1 of 7
- District spending per student
- $11,252NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Desert Vista High School is listed in Tempe Union High School District (4287); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Desert Vista High School
Desert Vista High School is a public high school in Phoenix, AZ, part of Tempe Union High School District (4287), serving approximately 2,802 students in grades 9th-12th with a 21.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #420 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
What's said publicly about Desert Vista High School
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated April 2026.
Sources (1)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Desert Vista High School
What grades does Desert Vista High School serve?
Desert Vista High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Desert Vista High School?
Desert Vista High School has an enrollment of approximately 2,802 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Desert Vista High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Desert Vista High School is 21.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Desert Vista High School rank in AZ?
Desert Vista High School ranks #420 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is Desert Vista High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Desert Vista High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 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 Vista High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Desert Vista High School has 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Desert Vista High School a charter school?
No, Desert Vista High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Desert Vista High School a Title I school?
No, Desert Vista High School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 2,802
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 129
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Maricopa County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 35.6%
- Phone
- (480) 706-7900
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95.0%
- Area population (ZIP 85048)
- 34,113
- Area average commute
- 24.1 min
- Area median age
- 42.5
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 85048; 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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