Desert Vista High School

www.tempeunion.org/Domain/461

2,964 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Desert Vista High School, located in the Ahwatukee Foothills area of Phoenix, is a prominent campus within the Tempe Union High School District. Known for its comprehensive academic curriculum and strong focus on college preparation, the school offers a wide array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, dual enrollment programs, and specialized career and technical education (CTE) pathways. It maintains a competitive environment that encourages students to excel both in the classroom and in their extracurricular pursuits.

Beyond academics, Desert Vista is widely recognized for its robust athletics program and vibrant student life, boasting numerous state championships in various sports. The school supports a diverse selection of clubs, performing arts programs, and service organizations, which help foster a strong sense of community and school spirit. With a reputation for high achievement and a commitment to preparing students for life after graduation, Desert Vista serves as a cornerstone of the local community.

2,964

Total Students

126.6

Full-Time Teachers

23.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Desert Vista High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,546
Hispanic	742
Black	202
Asian	197
Two or More	211
American Indian	59
Pacific Islander	7

White
1,546 (52.2 %)
Hispanic
742 (25.0 %)
Two or More
211 (7.1 %)
Black
202 (6.8 %)
Asian
197 (6.6 %)
American Indian
59 (2.0 %)
Pacific Islander
7 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Tempe Union High School District (4287)
Phone:	(480)706-7900
Website:	http://www.tempeunion.org/Domain/461
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,964
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	126.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 735

Grade 10 767

Grade 11 705

Grade 12 757