Desert Oasis High School

Summary:

Desert Oasis High School is a public high school in Las Vegas, Nevada, serving 3,131 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Clark County School District, the 7th ranked district out of 13 in the state with a 3-star rating.

Desert Oasis High School has a diverse student population, with a racial makeup of 26.86% White, 13.32% African American, 28.84% Hispanic, 16.19% Asian, 0.38% Native American, 3.7% Pacific Islander, and 10.7% two or more races. The school's academic performance has fluctuated in recent years, ranging from a 4-star rating in 2017-2018 to a 2-star rating in 2021-2022, currently ranking 51st out of 97 schools in the state. While the school outperforms some nearby schools, it lags behind higher-performing schools like Coronado High School and Southwest Career & Technical Academy High School.

One of the school's strengths is its strong performance among its African American and Hispanic student subgroups, ranking 5th and 23rd out of their respective peer groups in the state. However, the school struggles with its Asian student subgroup, ranking 20th out of 25 schools. Additionally, Desert Oasis has seen a significant increase in its free and reduced lunch rates, from 46.74% in 2020-2021 to 100% in the last two school years, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population. These factors suggest that the school may need to implement targeted strategies and interventions to improve student outcomes and ensure equitable access to educational opportunities for all students.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 6600 W Erie Ave
       Las Vegas, NV  89141


(702) 799-6881

District: Clark County

SchoolDigger Rank:
51st of 97 Nevada High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,065 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  25.8 Help
Number of students:  3,131

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
28.8%
White:
26.9%
Asian:
16.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Compare Details Desert Oasis High School ranks worse than 52.6% of high schools in Nevada. It also ranks 25th among 47 ranked high schools in the Clark County School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 46.15. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Desert Oasis High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (28.8%), White (26.9%), Asian (16.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Desert Oasis High School is 25.8. 53 high schools in the Clark County School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Desert Oasis High School is $8,065. 59 high schools in the Clark County School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Desert Oasis High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Desert Oasis High School 51st of 97 Nevada public high schools. (See Desert Oasis High School in the ranking list.)

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Clark County:

SchoolDigger ranks Clark County 7th of 13 Nevada school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Desert Oasis High School

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Rank History for all students at Desert Oasis High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2011 46.02 41st 69 40.6%
2012 44.18 41st 71 42.3%
2013 54.22 62nd 110 43.6%
2014 64.81 37th 105 64.8%
2015 58.56 51st 107 52.3%
2016 60.60 36th 113 68.1%
2017 58.05 44th 125 64.8%
2018 61.53 34th 118 71.2%
2019 52.51 54th 136 60.3%
2021 45.41 46th 101 54.5%
2022 34.99 61st 96 36.5%
2023 37.92 56th 96 41.7%
2024 46.15 51st 97 47.4%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Desert Oasis High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 66.92 14th 50 72.0%
2018 47.48 22nd 52 57.7%
2019 43.34 30th 56 46.4%
2021 26.39 14th 19 26.3%
2022 17.93 19th 21 9.5%
2023 24.25 14th 17 17.6%
2024 40.61 11th 19 42.1%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Desert Oasis High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 55.95 16th 47 66.0%
2018 83.63 5th 53 90.6%
2019 53.78 15th 61 75.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Desert Oasis High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 60.50 17th 57 70.2%
2018 50.17 25th 60 58.3%
2019 47.55 26th 65 60.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Desert Oasis High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 73.46 14th 75 81.3%
2018 59.61 26th 99 73.7%
2019 61.51 29th 109 73.4%
2021 53.35 17th 52 67.3%
2022 30.74 28th 38 26.3%
2023 35.93 29th 48 39.6%
2024 67.02 22nd 60 63.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Desert Oasis High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 67.45 26th 80 67.5%
2018 60.54 32nd 99 67.7%
2019 51.24 56th 121 53.7%
2021 41.76 41st 73 43.8%
2022 37.87 41st 67 38.8%
2023 38.13 46th 70 34.3%
2024 57.32 31st 68 54.4%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at Desert Oasis High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 53.37 1st 3 66.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Desert Oasis High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 64.82 23rd 79 70.9%
2018 57.88 33rd 108 69.4%
2019 48.30 60th 126 52.4%
2021 45.86 33rd 75 56.0%
2022 34.42 45th 75 40.0%
2023 39.70 39th 75 48.0%
2024 49.80 35th 77 54.5%
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Rank History for Asian students at Desert Oasis High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 61.34 18th 44 59.1%
2018 48.53 20th 49 59.2%
2019 32.68 37th 53 30.2%
2021 24.45 21st 27 22.2%
2022 17.51 26th 29 10.3%
2023 9.69 25th 26 3.8%
2024 27.69 20th 25 20.0%
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Rank History for African American students at Desert Oasis High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 64.95 15th 46 67.4%
2018 53.58 16th 54 70.4%
2019 44.75 24th 56 57.1%
2021 37.74 3rd 4 25.0%
2024 33.83 5th 6 16.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Desert Oasis High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 74.02 15th 73 79.5%
2018 59.28 27th 92 70.7%
2019 48.39 46th 110 58.2%
2021 43.15 23rd 52 55.8%
2022 32.76 29th 46 37.0%
2023 39.95 26th 50 48.0%
2024 54.81 23rd 60 61.7%
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Rank History for Pacific Islander students at Desert Oasis High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 53.98 4th 10 60.0%
2018 30.99 14th 19 26.3%
2019 31.84 13th 18 27.8%
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Rank History for White students at Desert Oasis High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 57.12 30th 78 61.5%
2018 59.99 34th 100 66.0%
2019 47.58 56th 117 52.1%
2021 31.30 50th 75 33.3%
2022 28.52 46th 66 30.3%
2023 39.91 35th 62 43.5%
2024 50.38 35th 65 46.2%
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Data source: test scores: Nevada 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: Nevada Department of Education

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All ratings (Avg rating: 3.7)
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Reviews:
by a parent
Wednesday, December 11, 2019

Open Quote IT HAS BEEN A GREAT SCHOOL FOR BOTH OF MY KIDS WITH EXCELLENT TEACHERS Close Quote


by a parent
Thursday, October 15, 2015

Open Quote This school offers multiple advanced classes, an excellent selection of electives, and a strong fundamental base. They truly have an excellent group of dedicated teachers, that are accessible. Our family has moved several times due to work relocations, truly a top notch school. Very pleased with the educational opportunities, the staff and especially the teachers Close Quote


by a parent on FaceBook
Friday, September 14, 2012

Open Quote My grand-daughter attended Desert Oasis High School. She was told she could graduate a year early if she did extra studies a earned the needed 3 1/2 credits. The 3 1/2 credits had to be finished by February 2012 in order for her to graduate June of 2012.
She completed the required studies to receive the needed 3 1/2 credits at a cost of $100.00 per 1/2 credit plus book deposits.
She checked with her guidence counslor to make sure everything was completed and was told she had completed the requirements to graduate June of 2012.
We got the graduation pictures taken, ordered the graduation announcements, and ordered the graduation cap and gown.
On the very last day of school we receive a call from the Desert Oasis High School saying she was short 1/2 credit and would not be able to graduate until that 1/2 credit was completed. They would not take any responcibility for this error.
We immediately went to the Adult Education center and signed up for another 1/2 credit at any additional cost of $100.00.
We were informed that numerous graduating students from Desert Oasis High School were also trying to get another 1/2 credit in order to graduate. They informed us none of the students would be graduating with their class because of this so called error. That these students would have to walk in August if they wanted to participate in a graduation ceremony. If nothing else the diploma would be mailed to the student.
After numerous unreturned phone calls to Desert Oasis High School my grand-daughter goes to the school in September of 2012 to get her diploma.
They have her graduating year down as 2011 instead of the proper year, 2012.
Desert Oasis High School couldn't even get her graduating year right.
It's sad when the majority of our taxes goes to this type of school. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Desert Oasis High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2009 575 212 363 375 9 n/a n/a 0 1534
2010 767 284 428 443 16 n/a n/a 0 1938
2011 755 244 349 448 23 35 100 0 1954
2012 777 283 336 457 18 52 133 0 2056
2013 837 282 351 522 18 57 164 0 2231
2014 852 279 387 578 13 69 173 0 2351
2015 836 315 373 595 11 70 217 0 2417
2016 915 319 452 674 7 82 244 0 2693
2017 938 325 557 780 5 91 256 0 2952
2018 945 347 566 783 8 97 259 0 3005
2019 970 370 585 857 3 101 283 0 3169
2020 977 384 570 855 8 120 325 0 3239
2021 974 414 540 830 12 119 359 0 3248
2022 928 420 540 921 15 113 400 0 3337
2023 841 417 507 903 12 116 335 0 3131

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 Oasis High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2009 1534 64.0 24.0 19.2
2010 1938 77.0 25.1 20.4
2011 1954 78.0 25.0 30.6
2012 2056 78.0 26.3 36
2013 2231 83.0 26.8 30.5
2014 2351 95.0 24.7 30.2
2015 2417 102.0 23.6 33.4
2016 2693 100.0 26.9 38.6
2017 2952 109.0 27.0 42.1
2018 3005 113.0 26.5 33.9
2019 3169 104.0 30.4 37.4
2020 3239 122.0 26.5 39.7
2021 3248 110.0 29.5 46.7
2022 3337 n/a n/a 100
2023 3131 121.0 25.8 100

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 Oasis High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2009 1534 64.0 24.0 19.2
2010 1938 77.0 25.1 20.4
2011 1954 78.0 25.0 30.6
2012 2056 78.0 26.3 36
2013 2231 83.0 26.8 30.5
2014 2351 95.0 24.7 30.2
2015 2417 102.0 23.6 33.4
2016 2693 100.0 26.9 38.6
2017 2952 109.0 27.0 42.1
2018 3005 113.0 26.5 33.9
2019 3169 104.0 30.4 37.4
2020 3239 122.0 26.5 39.7
2021 3248 110.0 29.5 46.7
2022 3337 n/a n/a 100
2023 3131 121.0 25.8 100

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 Oasis High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $176 (2.6%) $6,572 (97.4%) $6,747
2020 $168 (2.5%) $6,622 (97.5%) $6,790
2021 $711 (10.4%) $6,150 (89.6%) $6,861
2022 $1,052 (13.0%) $7,014 (87.0%) $8,065

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Desert Oasis 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 54th of 136 High schoolsRanks 56th of 96 High schools
 18.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
9th Grade Science (Desert Oasis High School)31.318.1
 13.2%
   9th Grade Science (Clark County)27.619.6
 8%
   9th Grade Science (Nevada)27.721.1
 6.6%
10th Grade Science (Desert Oasis High School)22.211.9
 10.3%
   10th Grade Science (Clark County)15.215.6
 0.4%
   10th Grade Science (Nevada)20.917.1
 3.8%
11th Grade Mathematics (Desert Oasis High School)22.820.5
 2.3%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Clark County)24.519.2
 5.3%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Nevada)25.519.7
 5.8%
11th Grade English (Desert Oasis High School)49.947.1
 2.8%
   11th Grade English (Clark County)46.245.9
 0.3%
   11th Grade English (Nevada)46.745.9
 0.8%
All Grades Science (Desert Oasis High School)30.817.5
 13.3%
   All Grades Science (Clark County)26.918.7
 8.2%
   All Grades Science (Nevada)26.920.1
 6.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students31693131
 1.2%
African American370417
 12.7%
American Indian312
 300%
Asian585507
 13.3%
Hispanic857903
 5.4%
Pacific Islander101116
 14.9%
White970841
 13.3%
Two or More Races283335
 18.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients37.4%100%
 62.6%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 3,131 students attended Desert Oasis High School.

Desert Oasis High School ranks 51st of 97 Nevada high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Desert Oasis High School are 29% Hispanic, 27% White, 16% Asian, 13% African American, 11% Two or more races, 4% Pacific Islander.


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