Serving 868 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Desert Heights Charter School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 868 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 30% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 38% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Desert Heights Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Desert Heights Charter School's student population of 868 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 58 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
868 students
Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
Year Founded
2003
School Calendar
School Motto
If you don’t believe, you don’t belong!
School Rankings
Desert Heights Charter School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Desert Heights Charter School is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#641 out of 1921 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
35%
49%
Black
6%
6%
White
50%
33%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
77%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Desert Heights Charter School's ranking?
Desert Heights Charter School is ranked #641 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Desert Heights Charter School often compared to?
Desert Heights Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Challenge Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Desert Heights Charter School?
The graduation rate of Desert Heights Charter School is 90%, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 77%.
How many students attend Desert Heights Charter School?
868 students attend Desert Heights Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Desert Heights Charter School students are White, 35% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Desert Heights Charter School?
Desert Heights Charter School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Desert Heights Charter School offer ?
Desert Heights Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Desert Heights Charter School part of?
Desert Heights Charter School is part of Desert Heights Charter Schools (81099).
In what neighborhood is Desert Heights Charter School located?
Desert Heights Charter School is located in the Bell And Greenway Neighborhood neighborhood of Glendale, AZ. There are 2 other public schools located in Bell And Greenway Neighborhood.
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