Enrollment
67
High
DISTRICT 1,290 · STATE 631
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·PHOENIX UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT (4286)·NCES 040633001429
Desiderata Program
2920 N 34TH DR, PHOENIX, AZ 85017 · (602) 764-0800 · Maricopa County
GRADES 09–12HIGH11-CITYSPECIAL EDUCATION SCHOOL67 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
7.4:1
9 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 18.3:1 · 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, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 11 | 16% |
| Grade 10 | 21 | 31% |
| Grade 11 | 19 | 28% |
| Grade 12 | 16 | 24% |
Student demographics
64%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 33% · STATE 65% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
BeatsExpectations
Not computed for this schoolBeatsExpectations 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 →
Where Desiderata Program ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In Arizona | In Maricopa County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 67 | #379 of 510 | #196 of 248 |
Ranked against other public high schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
24-year change
SY 2000-01 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
67
-4 (-6%) vs 2000
-1% since 1990-91, when it was 68
Student : Teacher
7.4:1
was 7.9:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 67 | 9 | 7.4:1 | N/A |
| 2000-01 | 71 | 9 | 7.9:1 | N/A |
| 1990-91 | 68 | 6 | 11.3:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Desiderata Program.
About Desiderata Program
In PHOENIX, Arizona, part of Maricopa County, Desiderata Program is a high school. Enrollment is 67 students in 2024-25, and the school serves grades 9 through 12. Against the 631-student average for high schools in Arizona, enrollment here is 89% lower.
The Phoenix Union High School District (4286) system has 20 schools and 25,800 students.
At Desiderata Program, the largest share of students is Hispanic, at 49%. The school is also 25% Black and 22% White. That is higher than the 31% Hispanic share among all Maricopa County residents. Desiderata Program's diversity index is 64%, against a US figure of 70%.
Its teaching staff equals 9 full-time positions, a ratio of 7.4:1. That is lower than the 20.2:1 average for high schools in Arizona.
Across Maricopa County, the median household income is $89,300, the share of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher is 37%, and about 8% of people live in poverty. In all, Maricopa County has 1,352 public schools and roughly 725,139 students.
The school nearest to Desiderata Program is Think Through Academy, at a distance of about 0.2 miles. A five-mile radius around the school includes at least 8 other public schools.
Desiderata Program falls in the City: Large locale category, used for schools inside a principal city with a population of 250,000 or more.
2024-25 enrollment was 67, a 6% decrease from 71 in 2000-01.
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Maricopa County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
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
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- Maryvale High SchoolHigh · 2,532 students
- Pinnacle High SchoolHigh · 2,430 students
- Sunnyslope High SchoolHigh · 2,322 students
Nearby schools
- Think Through Academy0.2 mi · 61
- Academy of Mathematics and Science South0.3 mi · 578
- Phoenix Digital Academy0.4 mi · 70
- Arizona Collegiate High School0.4 mi · 139
- West Phoenix High School0.5 mi · 403
- Madrid Neighborhood School0.6 mi · 667
Frequently asked questions
About Desiderata ProgramHow many students attend Desiderata Program?
Desiderata Program enrolls approximately 67 students in grades 09-12.
Is Desiderata Program an elementary, middle, or high school?
Desiderata Program is a high school covering grades 09-12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Desiderata Program?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Desiderata Program is approximately 7.4:1 (9 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at Desiderata Program?
At Desiderata Program, the student body is approximately 22% White, 49% Hispanic, 25% Black.
Who oversees Desiderata Program?
Desiderata Program is overseen by Phoenix Union High School District (4286) in Maricopa County.
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