At a glance
Reported students
2,761
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
123
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
22.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Arizona high enrollment
98th percentile
Compared with 770 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
1,570
Desert Vista High School: 2,761 reported students.
State peer staffing position
81st percentile
22.4:1 reported; state peer median 18.1:1. 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
- 3,039
- Teachers (FTE)
- 109.6
- Student–teacher ratio
- 27.7:1
What the reported data says about Desert Vista High School
Desert Vista High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Phoenix. It is one of 7 current school records connected to Tempe Union High School District (4287). NCES reports 2,761 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 98th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 22.4:1, above 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 (49.4%) and Hispanic or Latino (28%). English learners represent 0.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 6.1%. 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, computer science. The school reported 15 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Desert Vista High School
- 1How do the reported 22.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 123 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 7 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 0.7%
- Students with disabilities
- 6.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 7
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White49.4%
- Hispanic28%
- Black6.1%
- Asian6.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial8.2%
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
15 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
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 Tempe Union High School District (4287)
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Corona Del Sol High School
High · Grades 09–12
2,600 reported students
Mcclintock High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,781 reported students
Mountain Pointe High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,570 reported students
Tempe High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,431 reported students
Marcos De Niza High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,408 reported students
Tapbi
High · Grades 09–12
175 reported students
Public schools near Desert Vista 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| EVIT - Desert Vista High School High · East Valley Institute of Technology (4516) | 09–12 | 0 | under 0.1 mi |
| Horizon Honors Secondary School High · Charter · Horizon Community Learning Center Inc. (79264) | 07–12 | 678 | 2.1 mi |
| EVIT - Mountain Pointe High School High · East Valley Institute of Technology (4516) | 09–12 | 0 | 2.5 mi |
| Mountain Pointe High School High · Tempe Union High School District (4287) | 09–12 | 1,570 | 2.5 mi |
| Corona Del Sol High School High · Tempe Union High School District (4287) | 09–12 | 2,600 | 5.5 mi |
| EVIT - Corona Del Sol High School High · East Valley Institute of Technology (4516) | 09–12 | 0 | 5.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Desert Vista High School
What grades does Desert Vista High School serve?
Desert Vista High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Tempe Union High School District (4287).
How many students attend Desert Vista High School?
Desert Vista High School reported 2,761 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 98th percentile among 770 Arizona high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 3,039 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Desert Vista High School?
The calculated ratio is 22.4:1, based on 2,761 students and 123 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 Vista High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Desert Vista High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Tempe Union High School District (4287) attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Desert Vista High School in?
Desert Vista High School is part of Tempe Union High School District (4287), based in Tempe, AZ, which operates 7 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Desert Vista High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include EVIT - Desert Vista High School (under 0.1 mi), Horizon Honors Secondary School (2.1 mi), EVIT - Mountain Pointe High School (2.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.