Desert Mountain High School

www.susd.org/dmhs

1,880 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Desert Mountain High School, located in the prestigious McDowell Mountain Ranch area of Scottsdale, Arizona, is a prominent public secondary school within the Scottsdale Unified School District. Known for its rigorous academic environment, the school serves students in grades 9 through 12 and maintains a strong reputation for preparing students for higher education. The campus is particularly noted for being the only school in the district to offer the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme, attracting students who are looking for a challenging, globally-focused curriculum that emphasizes critical thinking and interdisciplinary study.

Beyond its academic offerings, Desert Mountain provides a well-rounded extracurricular experience, featuring a robust athletic program and a variety of student clubs and organizations. The school is frequently recognized for its competitive spirit in sports and its commitment to fostering leadership and civic engagement. With its scenic location, modern facilities, and a diverse range of honors and AP courses alongside its signature IB program, Desert Mountain High School serves as a comprehensive educational hub for families in the North Scottsdale community.

1,880

Total Students

87.1

Full-Time Teachers

21.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Desert Mountain High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,353
Hispanic	176
Black	60
Asian	218
Two or More	49
American Indian	18
Pacific Islander	6

White
1,353 (72.0 %)
Asian
218 (11.6 %)
Hispanic
176 (9.4 %)
Black
60 (3.2 %)
Two or More
49 (2.6 %)
American Indian
18 (1.0 %)
Pacific Islander
6 (0.3 %)

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:	Scottsdale Unified District (4240)
Phone:	(480)484-7000
Website:	http://www.susd.org/dmhs
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,880
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	87.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.6
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 9 468

Grade 10 472

Grade 11 482

Grade 12 458