Desert Oasis High School vs. Sierra Vista High School
Should you attend Desert Oasis High School or Sierra Vista High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Desert Oasis High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nevada for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Sierra Vista High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nevada for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 3,300 students in grades 9-12, Desert Oasis High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Nevada for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the Nevada state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the Nevada state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 3,255 students in grades 9-12, Sierra Vista High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Nevada for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 17% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is higher than the Nevada state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Nevada state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Nevada state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
3,300 students
3,255 students
Total Classroom Teachers
127 teachers
133 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
26:1
24:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#374 out of 684 schools in NV
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#407 out of 684 schools in NV
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
17%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
20%
Graduation Rate
89%
94%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
893
798
Grade 10 Students
829
835
Grade 11 Students
774
852
Grade 12 Students
793
758
Ungraded Students
11
12
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
17%
16%
% Hispanic
30%
29%
% Black
15%
17%
% White
23%
22%
% Hawaiian
3%
4%
% Two or more races
12%
12%
Diversity Score
0.80
0.81
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
99%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%