Serving 1,991 students in grades 9-12, Desert Edge High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,991 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Graduation Rate: 93% (Top 20% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Desert Edge High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Desert Edge High School's student population of 1,991 students has grown by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 84 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,991 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
84 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Desert Edge High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Desert Edge High School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#727 out of 1956 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
58%
47%
Black
13%
6%
White
20%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
93%
77%
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Desert Edge High School's ranking?
Desert Edge High School is ranked #727 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Desert Edge High School often compared to?
Desert Edge High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Estrella Foothills High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Desert Edge High School?
The graduation rate of Desert Edge High School is 93%, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 77%.
How many students attend Desert Edge High School?
1,991 students attend Desert Edge High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Desert Edge High School students are Hispanic, 20% of students are White, 13% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Desert Edge High School?
Desert Edge High School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Desert Edge High School offer ?
Desert Edge High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Desert Edge High School part of?
Desert Edge High School is part of Agua Fria Union High School District (4289).
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