At a glance
Reported students
90
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
14
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
6.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Arizona high enrollment
52nd percentile
Compared with 770 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
90
Desert Sage High School: 90 reported students.
State peer staffing position
9th percentile
6.4:1 reported; state peer median 18.1:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about Desert Sage High School
Desert Sage High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Tucson. It is one of 1 current school records connected to Desert Sage School (1001917). NCES reports 90 students for 2024–25.
Among 770 high schools in Arizona with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 80 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 52nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 6.4:1, below the Arizona median of 18.1:1 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 (52.2%) and Hispanic or Latino (42.2%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Desert Sage High School
- 1How do the reported 6.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 14 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3How many counselors, nurses, psychologists, and social workers currently serve students?
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White52.2%
- Hispanic42.2%
- Black1.1%
- Asian1.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander1.1%
- Multiracial1.1%
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.
Public schools near Desert Sage High 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| PCJTED - Howenstine High School High · Pima County JTED (89380) | 09–12 | 0 | 1 mi |
| Pima Prevention Partnership-Tucson High · Charter · Pima Prevention Partnership dba Pima Partnership S (79959) | 09–12 | 0 | 1 mi |
| PCJTED - TAPP High School High · Pima County JTED (89380) | 10–12 | 0 | 1.2 mi |
| Teenage Parent Program - TAPP High · Tucson Unified District (4403) | 06–12 | 22 | 1.2 mi |
| Edge High School - Himmel Park High · Charter · Edge School Inc. The (4421) | 09–12 | 86 | 1.3 mi |
| PCJTED - Catalina High School High · Pima County JTED (89380) | 09–12 | 0 | 1.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Desert Sage High School
What grades does Desert Sage High School serve?
Desert Sage High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Desert Sage School (1001917).
How many students attend Desert Sage High School?
Desert Sage High School reported 90 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 52nd percentile among 770 Arizona high schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Desert Sage High School?
The calculated ratio is 6.4:1, based on 90 students and 14 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Arizona median for the same school level is 18.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Desert Sage High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Desert Sage High 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 Sage High School in?
Desert Sage High School is part of Desert Sage School (1001917), based in Tucson, AZ, which operates 1 current school. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Desert Sage High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include PCJTED - Howenstine High School (1 mi), Pima Prevention Partnership-Tucson (1 mi), PCJTED - TAPP High School (1.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.