DESERT HILLS HIGH SCHOOL

Desert Hills High School is a Title I public charter high school that is part of the American Charter Schools Foundation d.b.a. Desert (79872) school district, located in Gilbert, AZ with about 186 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education.

Desert Hills High School, located in Gilbert, Arizona, is a tuition-free public charter school managed by The Leona Group. It serves students in grades 9–12 and is dedicated to providing a personalized educational experience. The school emphasizes a supportive, small-school environment designed to help students overcome academic challenges, recover credits, and prepare for life after graduation, whether that involves college, vocational training, or the workforce.

The school is noted for its flexible scheduling and student-centered approach, which caters to individuals who may not thrive in a traditional, large-campus setting. By maintaining smaller class sizes, Desert Hills High School focuses on building strong relationships between students and faculty, ensuring that each learner receives the individualized attention necessary to meet Arizona’s academic standards and achieve their personal goals.

For more information, contact Desert Hills High School at (602) 953-2933 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1515 S. Val Vista Dr.
Gilbert, AZ 85296
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DESERT HILLS HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I Charter school in Gilbert, AZ with about 186 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Arizona

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
Yes
Arizona State Board for Charter Schools
Total Students:
186
Teachers:
0
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 186 students

White
41.9%
Hispanic/Latino
33.9%
Black or African American
11.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native
10.2%
Two or more races
1.6%
Asian
0.5%

Female
38.7%
Male
61.3%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.