Desert View High School

Summary:

Desert View High School is a public high school in Tucson, Arizona, serving 2,169 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Sunnyside Unified District, which is ranked 269 out of 288 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Desert View High School consistently underperforms compared to state and district averages in standardized test scores. In the 2023-2024 school year, only 17% of 11th-grade students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, and only 9% were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to the state averages of 38% and 30%, respectively. The school's four-year graduation rate has declined from 89% in 2019-2020 to 85.3% in 2022-2023, while the dropout rate has increased from 2.3% to 4.7% during the same period. The school's performance varies significantly across different student subgroups, with lower rankings for Asian, African American, and Hispanic students compared to other Arizona high schools.

When compared to nearby schools, Sonoran Science Academy - Davis Monthan, a public charter school, significantly outperforms Desert View High School in academic measures, with 50% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 33% in Mathematics in 2022-2023. Additionally, Sunnyside High School and STAR Academic High School, also in the Sunnyside Unified District, generally perform better academically and have higher graduation rates than Desert View High School.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 4101 E Valencia Rd
       Tucson, AZ  85706-5005


(520) 545-5100

District: Sunnyside Unified District

SchoolDigger Rank:
248th of 270 Arizona High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $6,565 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  21.4 Help
Number of students:  2,169

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
87.0%
African American:
4.0%
White:
3.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  68.9% Help


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Compare Details Desert View High School ranks worse than 91.9% of high schools in Arizona. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 12.73. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Desert View High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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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 Racial makeup is: Hispanic (87%), African American (4%), White (3.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 68.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Sunnyside Unified District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Desert View High School is 21.4, which is the highest among 3 high schools in the Sunnyside Unified District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Desert View High School is $6,565. 1 high schools in the Sunnyside Unified District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Desert View High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Desert View High School 248th of 270 Arizona public high schools. (See Desert View High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Sunnyside Unified District:

SchoolDigger ranks Sunnyside Unified District 280th of 297 Arizona school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Desert View High School

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Rank History for all students at Desert View High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 44.09 229th 395 42.0%
2010 43.00 235th 403 41.7%
2011 36.33 248th 397 37.5%
2012 33.56 314th 471 33.3%
2013 35.48 318th 491 35.2%
2014 33.32 270th 394 31.5%
2015 11.70 258th 261 1.1%
2016 21.02 301st 406 25.9%
2017 26.22 274th 416 34.1%
2018 27.27 261st 420 37.9%
2019 15.40 250th 285 12.3%
2021 29.02 324th 509 36.3%
2022 23.55 321st 464 30.8%
2023 23.98 346th 469 26.2%
2024 12.73 248th 270 8.1%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Desert View High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 16.67 271st 374 27.5%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Desert View High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.28 36th 45 20.0%
2021 44.58 29th 312 90.7%
2022 41.67 53rd 258 79.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Desert View High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.19 155th 155 0.0%
2021 39.17 194th 422 54.0%
2022 41.05 155th 380 59.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Desert View High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.46 146th 253 42.3%
2022 22.82 133rd 168 20.8%
2023 23.82 278th 347 19.9%
2024 14.75 160th 172 7.0%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Desert View High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 31.10 69th 168 58.9%
2022 28.02 72nd 150 52.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Desert View High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.66 235th 354 33.6%
2019 14.68 219th 247 11.3%
2021 30.51 314th 492 36.2%
2022 24.40 310th 456 32.0%
2023 20.02 325th 406 20.0%
2024 8.78 196th 200 2.0%
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Rank History for Foster Care students at Desert View High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 92.63 5th 130 96.2%
2022 99.56 1st 116 99.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Desert View High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.76 259th 370 30.0%
2019 14.21 219th 238 8.0%
2021 27.10 337th 492 31.5%
2022 20.70 337th 455 25.9%
2023 22.66 323rd 429 24.7%
2024 12.99 199th 219 9.1%
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Rank History for Asian students at Desert View High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 9.13 181st 231 21.6%
2022 4.51 217th 238 8.8%
2023 9.39 136th 146 6.8%
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Rank History for African American students at Desert View High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.62 76th 122 37.7%
2021 50.37 112th 306 63.4%
2022 24.04 216th 301 28.2%
2023 17.28 178th 201 11.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Desert View High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.05 168th 311 46.0%
2019 22.09 150th 183 18.0%
2021 33.25 299th 479 37.6%
2022 29.20 289th 441 34.5%
2023 24.98 286th 379 24.5%
2024 14.67 153rd 170 10.0%
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Rank History for Native American students at Desert View High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.96 52nd 68 23.5%
2021 44.26 90th 256 64.8%
2022 39.94 112th 255 56.1%
2023 22.21 93rd 128 27.3%
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Rank History for White students at Desert View High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.24 230th 291 21.0%
2021 33.99 289th 448 35.5%
2022 26.39 286th 409 30.1%
2023 25.82 282nd 371 24.0%
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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.

Desert View High School Test Scores
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Data source: Arizona Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Desert View High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 512 48 12 1032 111 n/a n/a -188 1527
1990 447 41 17 1057 95 n/a n/a -137 1520
1991 392 50 18 1091 93 n/a n/a -127 1517
1992 359 42 17 1084 84 n/a n/a 0 1586
1993 355 50 13 1182 107 n/a n/a 0 1707
1994 283 40 7 1128 89 n/a n/a 0 1547
1995 281 49 14 1106 104 n/a n/a 0 1554
1996 281 49 14 1106 104 n/a n/a 0 1554
1997 266 55 15 1120 115 n/a n/a 0 1571
1998 261 45 10 1118 114 n/a n/a 0 1548
1999 264 42 9 1123 85 n/a n/a 0 1523
2000 261 40 8 1056 73 n/a n/a 0 1438
2001 259 47 12 1111 96 n/a n/a 0 1525
2002 200 33 11 1207 82 n/a n/a 0 1533
2003 200 33 11 1207 82 n/a n/a 0 1533
2004 173 35 8 1231 84 n/a n/a 0 1531
2005 162 47 12 1246 80 n/a n/a 0 1547
2006 152 55 14 1281 88 n/a n/a 0 1590
2007 166 56 18 1376 83 n/a n/a 0 1699
2008 149 84 23 1460 82 n/a n/a 0 1798
2009 160 76 28 1694 101 n/a n/a 0 2059
2010 162 66 28 1738 91 n/a n/a 0 2085
2011 147 77 15 1750 104 6 0 0 2099
2012 151 86 16 1768 99 5 4 0 2129
2013 143 84 13 1696 78 6 8 0 2028
2014 154 78 11 1754 83 4 3 0 2087
2015 161 82 12 1771 72 5 10 0 2113
2016 135 88 15 1701 81 4 7 0 2031
2017 122 79 15 1743 73 3 11 0 2046
2018 114 70 19 1749 73 1 11 0 2037
2019 126 85 22 1806 68 2 10 0 2119
2020 142 72 14 1767 74 1 13 0 2083
2021 101 78 16 1777 67 1 10 0 2050
2022 94 81 10 1756 75 1 13 0 2030
2023 83 87 17 1887 78 0 17 0 2169

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 View High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 1527 77.0 19.8 n/a
1990 1520 73.5 20.6 n/a
1991 1517 68.6 22.1 n/a
1992 1586 72.4 21.9 n/a
1993 1707 70.9 24.1 n/a
1994 1547 73.9 20.9 n/a
1995 1554 76.9 20.2 n/a
1996 1554 76.9 20.2 n/a
1997 1571 78.3 20.1 n/a
1998 1548 73.3 21.1 n/a
1999 1523 66.3 23.0 n/a
2000 1438 63.3 22.7 n/a
2001 1525 75.7 20.1 n/a
2002 1533 77.8 19.7 n/a
2003 1533 77.8 19.7 n/a
2004 1531 75.2 20.4 73
2005 1547 79.5 19.5 79.6
2006 1590 84.1 18.9 79
2007 1699 85.1 20.0 62.6
2008 1798 89.4 20.1 73.9
2009 2059 92.2 22.3 74.5
2010 2085 98.2 21.2 69
2011 2099 81.4 25.7 67.5
2012 2129 90.4 23.5 n/a
2013 2028 98.2 20.6 7.5
2014 2087 94.1 22.1 69.8
2015 2113 98.0 21.5 69.9
2016 2031 91.0 22.3 1.5
2017 2046 96.5 21.1 75.3
2018 2037 95.6 21.3 75
2019 2119 98.4 21.5 75.9
2020 2083 99.9 20.8 74.9
2021 2050 95.3 21.5 n/a
2022 2030 100.3 20.2 33.2
2023 2169 101.1 21.4 68.9

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 View High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 1527 77.0 19.8 n/a
1990 1520 73.5 20.6 n/a
1991 1517 68.6 22.1 n/a
1992 1586 72.4 21.9 n/a
1993 1707 70.9 24.1 n/a
1994 1547 73.9 20.9 n/a
1995 1554 76.9 20.2 n/a
1996 1554 76.9 20.2 n/a
1997 1571 78.3 20.1 n/a
1998 1548 73.3 21.1 n/a
1999 1523 66.3 23.0 n/a
2000 1438 63.3 22.7 n/a
2001 1525 75.7 20.1 n/a
2002 1533 77.8 19.7 n/a
2003 1533 77.8 19.7 n/a
2004 1531 75.2 20.4 73
2005 1547 79.5 19.5 79.6
2006 1590 84.1 18.9 79
2007 1699 85.1 20.0 62.6
2008 1798 89.4 20.1 73.9
2009 2059 92.2 22.3 74.5
2010 2085 98.2 21.2 69
2011 2099 81.4 25.7 67.5
2012 2129 90.4 23.5 n/a
2013 2028 98.2 20.6 7.5
2014 2087 94.1 22.1 69.8
2015 2113 98.0 21.5 69.9
2016 2031 91.0 22.3 1.5
2017 2046 96.5 21.1 75.3
2018 2037 95.6 21.3 75
2019 2119 98.4 21.5 75.9
2020 2083 99.9 20.8 74.9
2021 2050 95.3 21.5 n/a
2022 2030 100.3 20.2 33.2
2023 2169 101.1 21.4 68.9

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 View 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 $534 (5.9%) $95 (1.1%) $1,164 (12.9%) $5,832 (64.6%) $2,571 (28.5%) $8,404 (93.0%) $9,033
2020 $924 (7.7%) $297 (2.5%) $2,145 (17.8%) $9,775 (81.1%) $1,061 (8.8%) $10,835 (89.9%) $12,057
2021 $417 (7.0%) $139 (2.3%) $973 (16.4%) $4,781 (80.8%) $579 (9.8%) $5,360 (90.6%) $5,917
2022 $539 (8.2%) $23 (0.4%) $1,102 (16.8%) $5,275 (80.4%) $727 (11.1%) $6,002 (91.4%) $6,565

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Desert View 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

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 250th of 285 High schoolsRanks 346th of 469 High schools
 13.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students21192169
 2.4%
African American8587
 2.4%
American Indian6878
 14.7%
Asian2217
 22.7%
Hispanic18061887
 4.5%
Pacific Islander20
 100%
White12683
 34.1%
Two or More Races1017
 70%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients75.9%68.9%
 7%


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Students at Desert View High School are 87% Hispanic, 4% African American, 4% White, 4% American Indian.

Desert View High School ranks in the bottom 8.1% of Arizona high schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 2,169 students attended Desert View High School.


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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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