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Desert Hills High School

1515 S VAL VISTA DR, GILBERT, AZ 85296 · (480) 813-1151 · Maricopa County
GRADES 09–12HIGH11-CITYCHARTERALTERNATIVE EDUCATION SCHOOL231 STUDENTS
Enrollment
231
High
STATE 631
Student : Teacher
19.3:1
12 FTE teachers
STATE 20.2:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
,
Title I proxy
STATE 95%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Grade 9
31
Grade 10
37
Grade 11
56
Grade 12
107
Student demographics
White
7131%
STATE 33%
Hispanic
7231%
STATE 48%
Black
156%
STATE 6%
Asian
10%
STATE 3%
Two+
104%
STATE 4%
Native American
6227%
STATE 5%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
11550%
Female
11650%

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Test scores

AASA 2023-24 . % Passing
English Language Arts
17.0%
own-school result
Math
6.0%
own-school result
State assessment results for this school reflect a specialized student population. The figures above are the school's own reported scores; they are not directly comparable to state averages or to general-enrollment schools, so the usual state-average comparison line is suppressed here.
Source: AASA. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

BeatsExpectations

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BeatsExpectations is not computed for specialized-population schools (schools for the deaf or blind, therapeutic and behavioral-health placements, juvenile-justice and alternative-education settings, and similar). State ELA/Math proficiency rates are not a comparable metric for these populations, so a demographically-adjusted residual against general-enrollment peers would be misleading. About the methodology →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
231
+45 (+24%) vs 2017
% White
31%
was 42%
% Hispanic
31%
was 34%
% Black
6%
was 12%
% Asian
0%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Desert Hills High School

Set in GILBERT, Arizona, Desert Hills High School is an one-room-style 9-12 campus, overseen by American Charter Schools Foundation d.b.a. Desert (79872). It caters to 231 students across grades 9 through 12. That puts it 63% leaner than the typical public school in Arizona, which averages around 631 students.

Desert Hills High School is a school of American Charter Schools Foundation d.b.a. Desert (79872), the district that handles curriculum, staffing, and budget for the campus.

Looking at the student body, Desert Hills High School reports that the largest single group is Hispanic at 31%, but no single group is in the majority. Other groups include 31% White, 27% Native American, 6% Black, 4% multiracial. That composition is broadly in line with Maricopa County as a whole.

Looking at school resources, Desert Hills High School reports 12 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 19.3:1. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 20.2:1, putting Desert Hills High School tighter than the state norm the norm.

Around the school, ACS estimates for Maricopa County put the typical household earns roughly $89,300 per year, 37% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 8%. Across Maricopa County's 1352 public schools (combined enrollment of about 725,139 students), Desert Hills High School is one campus in the mix.

The closest other public school is Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Gilbert, roughly 0.0 miles away. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools.

Desert Hills High School operates from a metropolitan location. As a public charter, Desert Hills High School runs on public funding but with greater curricular and operational autonomy than a typical district school.

Five-year trend. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at Desert Hills High School has edged up 24%, going from 186 students in 2018 to 231 in 2025. White enrollment moved from 42% to 31% across the same window.

On this page, members of the Desert Hills High School community share and discuss sports schedules, lunch menu changes, and school spirit week. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.

Maricopa County at a glance

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Population
4,559,748
Census ACS
Median income
$89,300
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
37%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
8%
Below federal line
Schools in county
1,352
725,139 students

Quick facts

School name
Desert Hills High School
District
American Charter Schools Foundation d.b.a. Desert (79872)
Address
1515 S VAL VISTA DR, GILBERT, AZ 85296
Phone
(480) 813-1151
County
Maricopa County
Level
High
Grade range
09–12
Total enrollment
231
Teachers (FTE)
12
Student–teacher ratio
19.3:1
Locale
11-City: Large
NCES ID
040038401899
Charter school
Yes
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About Desert Hills High School
How large is Desert Hills High School?
Desert Hills High School enrolls approximately 231 students in grades 09-12.
Is Desert Hills High School an elementary, middle, or high school?
Desert Hills High School is a high school covering grades 09-12.
How many students per teacher at Desert Hills High School?
Approximately 19.3:1 students per teacher at Desert Hills High School.
How diverse is Desert Hills High School?
Desert Hills High School reports a student body of 31% White, 31% Hispanic, 6% Black, 0% Asian, 4% Two or more.
Is Desert Hills High School public or private?
Desert Hills High School is a public K-12 school operated as a charter, overseen by American Charter Schools Foundation d.b.a. Desert (79872).
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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