Is Desert Heights Charter School a good school?

Desert Heights Charter School ranks 541 st of 904 Arizona alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Desert Heights Charter School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 907 students attended Desert Heights Charter School.

What is the racial makeup of Desert Heights Charter School?

Students at Desert Heights Charter School are 53% White, 30% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races, 5% African American, 2% Asian, 2% American Indian.

Desert Heights Charter School

Summary:

Desert Heights Charter School is an alternative public charter school located in Glendale, Arizona, serving 907 students in grades K-12 with a diverse student population.

Desert Heights Charter School stands out for its impressive 95.4% four-year graduation rate, significantly higher than the state average. The school also outperforms the state and district averages in several grade levels and subject areas, such as 56% of 11th-grade students being proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 38% statewide, and 55% of 8th-grade students being proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to 28% statewide. When compared to nearby schools, Desert Heights Charter School generally outperforms them in academic performance, particularly in English Language Arts and Mathematics.

The school has maintained relatively consistent academic performance across grade levels and subject areas over the past few years, with only minor fluctuations in proficiency rates. The percentage of free and reduced-lunch recipients at Desert Heights Charter School has fluctuated, suggesting the school serves a mix of students from different socioeconomic backgrounds. The school's spending per student has also varied, from $3,184 in 2020-2021 to $10,891 in 2021-2022, which could be due to changes in funding sources or allocation priorities.

Detail:

Public, Charter, Alternative K-12

5821 W Beverly Ln
Glendale, AZ 85306-1801

(602) 896-2900

District: Desert Heights Charter Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
541^st of 904 Arizona Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,891

Student/teacher ratio: n/a

Number of students: 907

Racial breakdown:

White:

52.7%

Hispanic:

29.8%

Two or more races:

8.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 29.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Desert Heights Charter School ranks worse than 59.8% of elementary schools in Arizona. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 32.94. (See more...)

Compare Details Desert Heights Charter School ranks better than 52.9% of middle schools in Arizona. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 43.49. (See more...)

Compare Details Desert Heights Charter School ranks better than 74.9% of high schools in Arizona. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 72.15. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Desert Heights Charter School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (52.7%), Hispanic (29.8%), two or more races (8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 29.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Desert Heights Charter School is $10,891.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Desert Heights Charter School:

SchoolDigger ranks Desert Heights Charter School 541^st of 904 Arizona public elementary schools. (See Desert Heights Charter School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Desert Heights Charter School 251^st of 533 Arizona public middle schools. (See Desert Heights Charter School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Desert Heights Charter School 65^th of 259 Arizona public high schools. (See Desert Heights Charter School in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Desert Heights Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile
2009	75.31	269^th	1062	74.7%
2010	73.33	285^th	1090	73.9%
2011	71.22	311^th	1075	71.1%
2012	59.68	459^th	1141	59.8%
2013	67.53	362^nd	1158	68.7%
2014	69.40	337^th	1079	68.8%
2015	46.61	442^nd	955	53.7%
2016	63.42	375^th	1079	65.2%
2017	65.01	368^th	1106	66.7%
2018	51.85	483^rd	1109	56.4%
2019	62.79	382^nd	1039	63.2%
2021	62.38	415^th	1226	66.2%
2022	55.95	380^th	1000	62.0%
2023	55.26	487^th	1245	60.9%
2024	32.94	541^st	904	40.2%

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Rank History for elementary school Multi-racial students at Desert Heights Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile
2021	54.93	390^th	1027	62.0%
2022	41.86	288^th	444	35.1%
2023	48.78	322^nd	617	47.8%

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Rank History for elementary school English Language Learner students at Desert Heights Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	59.85	66^th	975	93.2%

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Rank History for elementary school Special Education students at Desert Heights Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	35.07	760^th	1201	36.7%
2023	29.78	595^th	820	27.4%

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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Desert Heights Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	69.60	192^nd	820	76.6%
2023	53.00	448^th	1116	59.9%
2024	49.50	229^th	546	58.1%

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Rank History for elementary school Homeless students at Desert Heights Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	43.84	186^th	423	56.0%

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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Desert Heights Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	46.96	501^st	1023	51.0%
2019	50.04	401^st	862	53.5%
2021	59.57	431^st	1219	64.6%
2022	51.81	397^th	824	51.8%
2023	58.34	458^th	1219	62.4%
2024	30.57	419^th	593	29.3%

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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Desert Heights Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	61.46	375^th	1032	63.7%
2019	58.54	330^th	850	61.2%
2021	62.60	403^rd	1220	67.0%
2022	49.71	410^th	830	50.6%
2023	49.02	553^rd	1216	54.5%
2024	28.13	432^nd	609	29.1%

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Rank History for elementary school Asian students at Desert Heights Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	33.53	471^st	620	24.0%
2022	22.72	241^st	270	10.7%

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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Desert Heights Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	40.29	494^th	895	44.8%
2023	60.22	214^th	607	64.7%

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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at Desert Heights Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	42.65	489^th	911	46.3%
2021	53.84	458^th	1198	61.8%
2023	57.15	425^th	1170	63.7%

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Rank History for elementary school Native American students at Desert Heights Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	78.25	37^th	219	83.1%

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Rank History for elementary school Pacific Islander students at Desert Heights Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	55.96	68^th	171	60.2%

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Rank History for elementary school White students at Desert Heights Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	43.90	431^st	720	40.1%
2019	53.82	273^rd	595	54.1%
2021	58.26	438^th	1161	62.3%
2022	33.81	588^th	800	26.5%
2023	34.89	681^st	1024	33.5%

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Data source: test scores: Arizona Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all middle school students at Desert Heights Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile
2021	39.06	434^th	832	47.8%
2022	46.79	282^nd	605	53.4%
2023	50.67	335^th	854	60.8%
2024	43.49	251^st	533	52.9%

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Rank History for middle school Multi-racial students at Desert Heights Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	40.99	365^th	650	43.8%
2023	25.88	315^th	384	18.0%

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Rank History for middle school English Language Learner students at Desert Heights Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	42.31	196^th	606	67.7%

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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Desert Heights Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	33.57	552^nd	789	30.0%
2023	34.01	211^th	363	41.9%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Desert Heights Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	44.65	336^th	717	53.1%

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Rank History for middle school Homeless students at Desert Heights Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	50.33	67^th	257	73.9%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at Desert Heights Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile
2021	46.41	358^th	820	56.3%
2023	52.16	302^nd	806	62.5%
2024	44.74	186^th	379	50.9%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at Desert Heights Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile
2021	32.77	507^th	818	38.0%
2022	43.87	249^th	476	47.7%
2023	44.85	368^th	810	54.6%
2024	50.42	159^th	356	55.3%

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Rank History for middle school Asian students at Desert Heights Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	48.61	100^th	192	47.9%
2023	34.51	181^st	247	26.7%

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Rank History for middle school African American students at Desert Heights Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	22.73	507^th	573	11.5%
2023	40.15	236^th	400	41.0%

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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Desert Heights Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	40.91	411^th	802	48.8%
2023	50.53	299^th	760	60.7%

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Rank History for middle school Pacific Islander students at Desert Heights Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	23.81	77^th	108	28.7%

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Rank History for middle school White students at Desert Heights Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile
2021	37.19	509^th	780	34.7%
2022	24.24	362^nd	446	18.8%
2023	40.30	382^nd	675	43.4%
2024	28.05	204^th	273	25.3%

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Data source: test scores: Arizona Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all high school students at Desert Heights Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile
2021	66.49	133^rd	509	73.9%
2022	47.47	178^th	464	61.6%
2023	70.81	116^th	469	75.3%
2024	72.15	65^th	259	74.9%

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Rank History for high school Multi-racial students at Desert Heights Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	16.67	271^st	374	27.5%
2022	52.43	119^th	282	57.8%

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Rank History for high school English Language Learner students at Desert Heights Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	44.58	29^th	312	90.7%
2022	41.67	53^rd	258	79.5%

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Rank History for high school Special Education students at Desert Heights Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile
2021	31.85	212^th	422	49.8%
2022	58.56	70^th	380	81.6%
2023	99.25	2^nd	172	98.8%

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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Desert Heights Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	92.68	14^th	347	96.0%

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Rank History for high school Female students at Desert Heights Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile
2021	60.28	153^rd	492	68.9%
2022	54.99	150^th	456	67.1%
2023	61.77	128^th	406	68.5%

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Rank History for high school Foster Care students at Desert Heights Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	68.44	11^th	130	91.5%

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Rank History for high school Male students at Desert Heights Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile
2021	67.01	118^th	492	76.0%
2022	45.59	178^th	455	60.9%
2023	73.06	95^th	429	77.9%
2024	76.10	49^th	207	76.3%

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Rank History for high school Asian students at Desert Heights Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	91.55	1^st	231	99.6%
2022	53.40	105^th	238	55.9%

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Rank History for high school African American students at Desert Heights Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	24.04	202^nd	306	34.0%
2022	20.15	221^st	301	26.6%

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Rank History for high school Hispanic students at Desert Heights Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile
2021	62.35	114^th	479	76.2%
2022	41.92	189^th	441	57.1%
2023	52.79	150^th	379	60.4%

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Rank History for high school Pacific Islander students at Desert Heights Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	27.21	41^st	94	56.4%
2022	20.13	80^th	129	38.0%

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Rank History for high school White students at Desert Heights Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile
2021	62.15	149^th	448	66.7%
2022	47.40	185^th	409	54.8%
2023	56.62	146^th	371	60.6%
2024	48.66	89^th	174	48.9%

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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.

Data source: Arizona Department of Education

Review counts

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Reviews:

by a parent
Tuesday, August 5, 2014

We have been with Desert Heights Schools for 5 years. Each year I am impressed by the efforts of the staff, the overwhelming family feeling of the community, and most important the level of academics my child receives.

I am grateful to have my child in a school where she is in a safe learning environment that continues to grow. We cannot wait for the future, as we continue up through the grades.

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Enrollment information for Desert Heights Charter School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2004	256	35	13	45	5	n/a	n/a	354
2005	282	29	6	38	3	n/a	n/a	358
2006	262	49	18	64	2	n/a	n/a	395
2007	266	63	22	78	1	n/a	n/a	430
2008	257	70	25	87	3	n/a	n/a	442
2009	289	75	23	93	5	n/a	n/a	485
2010	321	68	29	107	6	n/a	n/a	531
2011	374	46	20	153	5	4	39	641
2012	432	46	18	172	6	5	41	720
2013	467	47	17	172	5	6	41	755
2014	267	17	15	80	3	4	26	412
2015	256	20	10	86	2	3	19	396
2016	266	13	8	99	2	4	28	420
2017	239	12	11	108	1	1	29	401
2018	215	18	11	108	0	2	28	382
2019	219	23	10	113	2	3	37	407
2020	238	26	9	97	3	1	29	403
2021	514	59	15	278	4	7	58	935
2022	501	55	18	257	4	8	80	923
2023	478	44	19	270	16	7	73	907

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 Heights Charter School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2004	354	n/a	n/a	28.8
2005	358	n/a	n/a	34.6
2006	395	n/a	n/a	30.6
2007	430	n/a	n/a	33.3
2008	442	n/a	n/a	38
2009	485	n/a	n/a	38.6
2010	531	n/a	n/a	37.5
2011	641	n/a	n/a	37.3
2012	720	n/a	n/a	38.5
2013	755	n/a	n/a	35.4
2014	412	n/a	n/a	45.1
2015	396	n/a	n/a	39.6
2016	420	n/a	n/a	33.8
2017	401	n/a	n/a	39.4
2018	382	n/a	n/a	29.6
2019	407	n/a	n/a	36.9
2020	403	n/a	n/a	31.8
2021	935	n/a	n/a	27
2022	923	n/a	n/a	14.7
2023	907	n/a	n/a	29.9

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 Heights Charter School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2004	354	n/a	n/a	28.8
2005	358	n/a	n/a	34.6
2006	395	n/a	n/a	30.6
2007	430	n/a	n/a	33.3
2008	442	n/a	n/a	38
2009	485	n/a	n/a	38.6
2010	531	n/a	n/a	37.5
2011	641	n/a	n/a	37.3
2012	720	n/a	n/a	38.5
2013	755	n/a	n/a	35.4
2014	412	n/a	n/a	45.1
2015	396	n/a	n/a	39.6
2016	420	n/a	n/a	33.8
2017	401	n/a	n/a	39.4
2018	382	n/a	n/a	29.6
2019	407	n/a	n/a	36.9
2020	403	n/a	n/a	31.8
2021	935	n/a	n/a	27
2022	923	n/a	n/a	14.7
2023	907	n/a	n/a	29.9

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Desert Heights Charter School

Year	Personnel Expenditures from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Expenditures from Federal Funds	Total Expenditures from Federal Funds	Personnel Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$403 (6.0%)	$24 (0.4%)	$830 (12.4%)	$5,147 (76.9%)	$1,123 (16.8%)	$6,270 (93.6%)	$6,697
2020	$534 (5.8%)	$126 (1.4%)	$1,194 (13.1%)	$4,597 (50.3%)	$3,876 (42.4%)	$8,473 (92.8%)	$9,133
2021	$396 (12.4%)	$211 (6.6%)	$1,004 (31.5%)	$2,077 (65.2%)	$500 (15.7%)	$2,576 (80.9%)	$3,184
2022	$1,199 (11.0%)	$773 (7.1%)	$3,171 (29.1%)	$6,647 (61.0%)	$2,272 (20.9%)	$8,919 (81.9%)	$10,891

Data source: Arizona Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Desert Heights Charter School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 382^nd of 1039 Elementary schools	Ranks 487^th of 1245 Elementary schools	2.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	407	907	122.9%
African American	23	44	91.3%
American Indian	2	16	700%
Asian	10	19	90%
Hispanic	113	270	138.9%
Pacific Islander	3	7	133.3%
White	219	478	118.3%
Two or More Races	37	73	97.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	36.9%	29.9%	7%

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				AASA English Language Arts (2024)							AASA Mathematics (2024)							Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	AASA English Language Arts 3rd Grade	AASA English Language Arts 4th Grade	AASA English Language Arts 5th Grade	AASA English Language Arts 6th Grade	AASA English Language Arts 7th Grade	AASA English Language Arts 8th Grade	AASA English Language Arts 11th Grade	AASA Mathematics 3rd Grade	AASA Mathematics 4th Grade	AASA Mathematics 5th Grade	AASA Mathematics 6th Grade	AASA Mathematics 7th Grade	AASA Mathematics 8th Grade	AASA Mathematics 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures: Total	Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Personnel Spending from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel from State and Local Funds	Sub-total Spending from State and Local Funds
Desert Heights Charter School	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	5821 W Beverly Ln	Glendale	85306	Maricopa County	Desert Heights Charter Schools	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(602) 896-2900	907			29.9%	478 (52.7%)	44 (4.9%)	270 (29.8%)	19 (2.1%)	16 (1.8%)	7 (0.8%)	73 (8.0%)								(n/a)	33.0	43.0	27.0	45.0	44.0	31.0	56.0	52.0	30.0	33.0	16.0	31.0	55.0	47.0	$10,891	$1,199	$773	$3,171	$6,647	$2,272	$8,919
Sunflower School	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	5490 W Paradise Ln	Glendale	85306	Maricopa County	Peoria Unified School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(623) 412-5050	25	3	8.3	56.0%	7 (28.0%)	2 (8.0%)	13 (52.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (8.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (4.0%)								(n/a)																$00			$00
Peoria eCampus	Public, Virtual, Alternative	K-12	6625 W. Cholla	Peoria	85304	Maricopa County	Peoria Unified School District	No	(n/a)	Yes	No	(623) 412-5344	189				87 (46.0%)	12 (6.3%)	72 (38.1%)	6 (3.2%)	3 (1.6%)	2 (1.1%)	7 (3.7%)								(n/a)						80.0							80.0		$7,398	$51	$00	$102	$6,378	$969	$7,347
Sonoran Science Academy-Peoria	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	17667 N 91st Ave	Peoria	85382	Maricopa County	Daisy Education Corporation dba. Sonoran Science A	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(623) 776-9344	233			40.3%	113 (48.5%)	37 (15.9%)	51 (21.9%)	7 (3.0%)	3 (1.3%)	1 (0.4%)	21 (9.0%)								(n/a)	66.0	53.0		41.0		55.0		55.0								$00			$00
Vista Peak	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	19825 N 15th Ave	Phoenix	85027	Maricopa County	Deer Valley Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(623) 445-3900	57	11	5.0	63.2%	36 (63.2%)	5 (8.8%)	13 (22.8%)	2 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.8%)								(n/a)															$39,957	$1,392	$65	$2,849	$37,815	$685	$38,500
Aspire Deer Valley's Online Academy	Public, Virtual, Alternative	K-12	20402 N 15th Ave	Phoenix	85027	Maricopa County	Deer Valley Unified District	No	(n/a)	Yes	No	(623) 445-4992	283	28	10.1		176 (62.2%)	13 (4.6%)	61 (21.6%)	11 (3.9%)	9 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (4.6%)								(n/a)				75.0	75.0	58.0	46.0				49.0	43.0	52.0	35.0	$5,024	$90	$00	$180	$4,860	$73	$4,933
Westland School Brighton Campus	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	8632 W Northern Ave	Glendale	85305	Maricopa County	Cholla Academy	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(623) 271-9518	320			80.6%	74 (23.1%)	48 (15.0%)	164 (51.3%)	2 (0.6%)	9 (2.8%)	8 (2.5%)	15 (4.7%)								(n/a)					52.0										$7,362	$393	$129	$915	$4,788	$2,051	$6,840
ASDB - Region 2	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	8055 N 24th Ave Ste 103	Phoenix	85021	Maricopa County	Arizona State Schools for the Deaf and the Blind	No	(n/a)	No	No	(520) 770-3458	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
ASDB - Phoenix Day School for the Deaf	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	7654 N 19th Ave	Phoenix	85021	Maricopa County	Arizona State Schools for the Deaf and the Blind	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(602) 771-5400	228				40 (17.5%)	19 (8.3%)	148 (64.9%)	4 (1.8%)	15 (6.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.9%)								(n/a)
Roadrunner School	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	16428 N 21st St.	Phoenix	85022	Maricopa County	Paradise Valley Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(602) 449-2600	243	56	4.3	31.7%	109 (44.9%)	12 (4.9%)	86 (35.4%)	17 (7.0%)	5 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (5.8%)								(n/a)																$00			$00

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