Desert Edge High School

Summary:

Desert Edge High School is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Goodyear, Arizona, with a diverse student population of 1,991 as of the 2022-2023 school year. The school is part of the Agua Fria Union High School District, which has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, Desert Edge High School lags behind the district and state averages. In the 2023-2024 school year, only 29% of 11th-grade students were proficient or better in AASA/English Language Arts, compared to 37% for the district and 38% for the state. In AASA/Mathematics, only 15% of 11th-grade students were proficient or better, compared to 27% for the district and 30% for the state. The school's performance on the AzSCI/Science test for 11th-grade students is also below the district and state averages, with only 20% proficient or better in 2022-2023. However, the school's performance is particularly strong for English Language Learner and Special Education students.

Compared to nearby schools, Desert Edge High School's academic performance is generally lower. For example, Millennium High School had 49% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in AASA/English Language Arts in the 2023-2024 school year, compared to 29% at Desert Edge High School. The school also has a relatively high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 50.93% receiving free or reduced-price lunch in the 2022-2023 school year, which may contribute to its lower academic performance.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 15778 W Yuma Rd
       Goodyear, AZ  85338-3358


(623) 932-7500

District: Agua Fria Union High School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
199th of 259 Arizona High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,493 Help


Feeder schools for Desert Edge High School:

Elementary:    Centerra Mirage STEM Academy
    Desert Star
    Michael Anderson
    Palm Valley Elementary
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Student/teacher ratio:  23.6 Help
Number of students:  1,991

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
57.8%
White:
20.5%
African American:
13.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  50.9% Help


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Compare Details Desert Edge High School ranks worse than 76.8% of high schools in Arizona. It also ranks 4th among 5 ranked high schools in the Agua Fria Union High School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 21.01. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Desert Edge High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Desert Edge High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (57.8%), White (20.5%), African American (13.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 50.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Desert Edge High School is 23.6. 3 high schools in the Agua Fria Union High School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Desert Edge High School employs 84.3 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Desert Edge High School is $7,493, which is the 2nd highest among 5 high schools in the Agua Fria Union High School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Desert Edge High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Desert Edge High School 199th of 259 Arizona public high schools. (See Desert Edge High School in the ranking list.)

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Agua Fria Union High School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Agua Fria Union High School District 190th of 288 Arizona school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Desert Edge High School

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Rank History for all students at Desert Edge High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 66.03 143rd 395 63.8%
2010 65.36 147th 403 63.5%
2011 71.13 120th 397 69.8%
2012 63.06 179th 471 62.0%
2013 67.14 170th 491 65.4%
2014 66.57 145th 394 63.2%
2015 27.85 184th 261 29.5%
2016 32.95 225th 406 44.6%
2017 42.25 180th 416 56.7%
2018 42.23 181st 420 56.9%
2019 30.56 179th 285 37.2%
2021 59.33 161st 509 68.4%
2022 43.78 193rd 464 58.4%
2023 45.85 212th 469 54.8%
2024 21.01 199th 259 23.2%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Desert Edge High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.56 64th 76 15.8%
2019 41.71 17th 25 32.0%
2021 69.98 90th 374 75.9%
2022 65.34 80th 282 71.6%
2023 45.46 109th 199 45.2%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Desert Edge High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 44.58 29th 312 90.7%
2022 55.58 27th 258 89.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Desert Edge High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.09 78th 155 49.7%
2021 71.12 44th 422 89.6%
2022 51.77 100th 380 73.7%
2023 20.63 165th 172 4.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Desert Edge High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.22 108th 253 57.3%
2022 29.86 108th 168 35.7%
2023 39.93 193rd 347 44.4%
2024 22.55 129th 168 23.2%
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Rank History for Migrant students at Desert Edge High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 30.66 22nd 44 50.0%
2023 83.05 2nd 10 80.0%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Desert Edge High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 54.32 24th 60 60.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Desert Edge High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.34 166th 354 53.1%
2019 31.23 154th 247 37.7%
2021 63.14 144th 492 70.7%
2022 46.30 189th 456 58.6%
2023 37.76 230th 406 43.3%
2024 21.25 152nd 193 21.2%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at Desert Edge High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 95.39 1st 102 99.0%
2022 89.90 1st 125 99.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Desert Edge High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.45 169th 370 54.3%
2019 29.45 154th 238 35.3%
2021 55.53 170th 492 65.4%
2022 37.87 215th 455 52.7%
2023 46.66 199th 429 53.6%
2024 14.86 177th 207 14.5%
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Rank History for Asian students at Desert Edge High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 55.99 101st 238 57.6%
2023 45.98 85th 146 41.8%
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Rank History for African American students at Desert Edge High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.35 70th 122 42.6%
2021 56.20 99th 306 67.6%
2022 41.76 141st 301 53.2%
2023 17.28 178th 201 11.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Desert Edge High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.00 110th 311 64.6%
2019 41.76 84th 183 54.1%
2021 49.58 193rd 479 59.7%
2022 41.65 191st 441 56.7%
2023 42.89 200th 379 47.2%
2024 16.39 138th 164 15.9%
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Rank History for Native American students at Desert Edge High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 67.24 34th 128 73.4%
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Rank History for Pacific Islander students at Desert Edge High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 20.13 80th 129 38.0%
2023 15.76 39th 41 4.9%
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Rank History for White students at Desert Edge High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.44 138th 291 52.6%
2019 29.75 160th 217 26.3%
2021 69.27 114th 448 74.6%
2022 49.27 176th 409 57.0%
2023 59.29 133rd 371 64.2%
2024 11.79 161st 174 7.5%
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Data source: test scores: Arizona Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Arizona Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Desert Edge High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2002 76 7 3 47 0 n/a n/a 0 133
2003 76 7 3 47 0 n/a n/a 0 133
2004 178 23 5 146 2 n/a n/a 0 354
2005 396 79 18 307 11 n/a n/a 0 811
2006 598 114 31 575 22 n/a n/a 0 1340
2007 627 164 42 739 25 n/a n/a 0 1597
2008 644 178 58 776 28 n/a n/a 0 1684
2009 550 185 61 709 20 n/a n/a 0 1525
2010 474 196 59 674 14 n/a n/a 0 1417
2011 479 208 54 727 18 0 2 0 1488
2012 452 215 57 733 21 4 15 0 1497
2013 456 212 41 766 28 6 37 0 1546
2014 484 220 39 817 28 6 36 0 1630
2015 521 212 48 885 30 4 44 0 1744
2016 507 238 43 889 22 5 70 0 1774
2017 483 245 41 898 18 6 73 0 1764
2018 436 209 33 919 15 8 75 0 1695
2019 397 188 29 940 11 11 71 0 1647
2020 372 172 20 974 6 11 100 0 1655
2021 376 215 44 1004 14 14 64 0 1731
2022 397 227 48 1021 14 7 72 0 1786
2023 408 263 53 1150 11 11 95 0 1991

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Desert Edge High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 133 7.8 17.1 n/a
2003 133 7.8 17.1 n/a
2004 354 15.8 22.4 24.6
2005 811 35.4 22.9 27.4
2006 1340 55.5 24.1 32.9
2007 1597 78.1 20.4 30.2
2008 1684 79.7 21.1 33.6
2009 1525 75.7 20.1 39
2010 1417 70.6 20.0 1.6
2011 1488 71.1 20.9 1.1
2012 1497 69.6 21.4 1.1
2013 1546 67.6 22.8 47.9
2014 1630 73.6 22.1 49.1
2015 1744 81.0 21.5 50.5
2016 1774 83.0 21.3 28.7
2017 1764 74.8 23.5 50.3
2018 1695 80.8 20.9 46
2019 1647 79.4 20.7 44.9
2020 1655 79.4 20.8 43.9
2021 1731 82.4 21.0 n/a
2022 1786 83.8 21.3 15.6
2023 1991 84.3 23.6 50.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Desert Edge High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 133 7.8 17.1 n/a
2003 133 7.8 17.1 n/a
2004 354 15.8 22.4 24.6
2005 811 35.4 22.9 27.4
2006 1340 55.5 24.1 32.9
2007 1597 78.1 20.4 30.2
2008 1684 79.7 21.1 33.6
2009 1525 75.7 20.1 39
2010 1417 70.6 20.0 1.6
2011 1488 71.1 20.9 1.1
2012 1497 69.6 21.4 1.1
2013 1546 67.6 22.8 47.9
2014 1630 73.6 22.1 49.1
2015 1744 81.0 21.5 50.5
2016 1774 83.0 21.3 28.7
2017 1764 74.8 23.5 50.3
2018 1695 80.8 20.9 46
2019 1647 79.4 20.7 44.9
2020 1655 79.4 20.8 43.9
2021 1731 82.4 21.0 n/a
2022 1786 83.8 21.3 15.6
2023 1991 84.3 23.6 50.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Desert Edge High School

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YearPersonnel Expenditures from Federal FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from Federal FundsTotal Expenditures from Federal FundsPersonnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $246 (2.8%) $136 (1.5%) $629 (7.1%) $6,763 (76.3%) $1,722 (19.4%) $8,485 (95.7%) $8,867
2020 $216 (2.9%) $161 (2.2%) $594 (8.1%) $5,938 (80.9%) $1,023 (13.9%) $6,962 (94.9%) $7,339
2021 $256 (2.6%) $424 (4.3%) $937 (9.4%) $7,236 (72.7%) $2,039 (20.5%) $9,275 (93.2%) $9,955
2022 $194 (2.6%) $184 (2.5%) $572 (7.6%) $6,028 (80.4%) $1,088 (14.5%) $7,116 (95.0%) $7,493

Data source: Arizona Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Desert Edge High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

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Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 179th of 285 High schoolsRanks 212th of 469 High schools
 17.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students16471991
 20.9%
African American188263
 39.9%
American Indian1111
Asian2953
 82.8%
Hispanic9401150
 22.3%
Pacific Islander1111
White397408
 2.8%
Two or More Races7195
 33.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients44.9%50.9%
 6%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Desert Edge High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,991 students attended Desert Edge High School.

Desert Edge High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Centerra Mirage STEM Academy
Elementary : Desert Star
Elementary : Michael Anderson
Elementary : Palm Valley Elementary
Elementary : Wildflower Accelerated Academy

Students at Desert Edge High School are 58% Hispanic, 20% White, 13% African American, 5% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

Desert Edge High School ranks in the bottom 23.2% of Arizona high schools.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Arizona Department of Education.

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