At a glance
Reported students
868
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
57.57
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Arizona other enrollment
87th percentile
Compared with 201 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
868
Desert Heights Charter School: 868 reported students.
State peer staffing position
54th percentile
15.1:1 reported; state peer median 14.6:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 927
- Teachers (FTE)
- 56
- Student–teacher ratio
- 16.6:1
What the reported data says about Desert Heights Charter School
Desert Heights Charter School is a public combined / other school serving grades KG–12 in Glendale. It is one of 2 current school records connected to Desert Heights Charter Schools (81099). NCES reports 868 students for 2024–25.
Among 201 combined / other schools in Arizona with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 137 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 87th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.1:1, close to the Arizona median of 14.6:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (50.2%) and Hispanic or Latino (34.8%). English learners represent 2.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 10.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming. The school reported 3 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Desert Heights Charter School
- 1How do the reported 15.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 57.57 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 2.6%
- Students with disabilities
- 10.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White50.2%
- Hispanic34.8%
- Black5.4%
- Asian1.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.8%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial7%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
3 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Desert Heights Charter Schools (81099)
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
View all 2 district schools →Public schools near Desert Heights Charter School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunflower School Other · Peoria Unified School District (4237) | PK–12 | 21 | 0.3 mi |
| Peoria eCampus Other · Peoria Unified School District (4237) | KG–12 | 130 | 1.2 mi |
| Explore Academy - Peoria Other · Charter · Explore Academy - Peoria (1002006) | 06–11 | 53 | 4.3 mi |
| GCC Early Childhood Learning Lab Other · Peoria Unified School District (4237) | PK–PK | 13 | 4.4 mi |
| Vista Peak Other · Deer Valley Unified District (4246) | PK–12 | 63 | 5.7 mi |
| Aspire Deer Valley's Online Academy Other · Deer Valley Unified District (4246) | KG–12 | 225 | 5.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Desert Heights Charter School
What grades does Desert Heights Charter School serve?
Desert Heights Charter School reports grades KG–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school in Desert Heights Charter Schools (81099).
How many students attend Desert Heights Charter School?
Desert Heights Charter School reported 868 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 87th percentile among 201 Arizona combined or other schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 927 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Desert Heights Charter School?
The calculated ratio is 15.1:1, based on 868 students and 57.57 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Arizona median for the same school level is 14.6:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Desert Heights Charter School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Desert Heights Charter School is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
Which school district is Desert Heights Charter School in?
Desert Heights Charter School is part of Desert Heights Charter Schools (81099), based in Glendale, AZ, which operates 2 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Desert Heights Charter School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Sunflower School (0.3 mi), Peoria eCampus (1.2 mi), Explore Academy - Peoria (4.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.