Serving 3,131 students in grades 9-12, Desert Oasis High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Nevada for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 19% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the Nevada state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the Nevada state average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 3,131 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Graduation Rate: 89% (Top 50% in NV)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Desert Oasis High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nevada for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Desert Oasis High School's student population of 3,131 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 121 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
3,131 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
121 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Desert Oasis High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 692 schools in Nevada (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Desert Oasis High School is 0.79, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#391 out of 692 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
26%
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
18:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
16%
6%
Hispanic
29%
44%
Black
13%
12%
White
27%
28%
Hawaiian
4%
2%
Two or more races
11%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
89%
82%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
79%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Desert Oasis High School's ranking?
Desert Oasis High School is ranked #391 out of 692 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Nevada.
What schools are Desert Oasis High School often compared to?
Desert Oasis High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sierra Vista High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% NV state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% NV state average).
What is the graduation rate of Desert Oasis High School?
The graduation rate of Desert Oasis High School is 89%, which is higher than the Nevada state average of 82%.
How many students attend Desert Oasis High School?
3,131 students attend Desert Oasis High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
29% of Desert Oasis High School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, 16% of students are Asian, 13% of students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Desert Oasis High School?
Desert Oasis High School has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the Nevada state average of 18:1.
What grades does Desert Oasis High School offer ?
Desert Oasis High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Desert Oasis High School part of?
Desert Oasis High School is part of Clark County School District.
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