Desert Hills High School is a public charter high school in Gilbert, Arizona. It is operated by The Leona Group, which also operates other charter schools in Arizona, Florida, Ohio and Michigan. As of 2012 Desert Hills inducted the National Business Honor Society program.
Serving 231 students in grades 9-12, Desert Hills High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school / Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 231 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 69%
- Graduation Rate: 40-44% (Btm 50% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Desert Hills High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Desert Hills High School's student population of 231 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
231 students
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Colors
Blue, Silver
School Rankings
Desert Hills High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Desert Hills High School is 0.74, which is more 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
#1622 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
27%
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
31%
49%
Black
7%
6%
White
31%
33%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
40-44%
77%
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Cougar
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Desert Hills High School's ranking?
Desert Hills High School is ranked #1622 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Desert Hills High School?
The graduation rate of Desert Hills High School is 40-44%, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 77%.
How many students attend Desert Hills High School?
231 students attend Desert Hills High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
31% of Desert Hills High School students are Hispanic, 31% of students are White, 27% of students are American Indian, 7% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Desert Hills High School?
Desert Hills High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Desert Hills High School offer ?
Desert Hills High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Desert Hills High School part of?
Desert Hills High School is part of American Charter Schools Foundation D.B.A. Desert (79872).
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