DESOTO H S & ISTEAM3D
DESOTO H S & ISTEAM3D is a Title I public high school that is part of the DESOTO ISD school district, located in DESOTO, TX with about 3,253 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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. With about 212 teachers, DESOTO H S & ISTEAM3D has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
DeSoto High School, located at 600 Eagle Drive in DeSoto, Texas, is the flagship secondary campus of the DeSoto Independent School District. Serving a diverse student population, the school is well-regarded for its robust academic programming, strong athletic tradition, and commitment to preparing students for post-secondary success. The campus is designed to foster a comprehensive high school experience, offering a wide array of extracurricular activities, fine arts programs, and career-readiness initiatives aimed at supporting the holistic development of its students.
A notable feature of the district’s educational model is the inclusion of the iSTEAM3D program, which is integrated into the educational framework to emphasize science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics. This specialized focus is designed to provide students with hands-on, project-based learning experiences that mirror real-world challenges. By blending rigorous academic standards with innovative technical training, the school aims to equip graduates with the critical thinking skills and creative problem-solving abilities necessary to excel in an increasingly competitive global workforce.
For more information, contact DESOTO H S & ISTEAM3D at (972) 230-0726 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
DESOTO, TX 75115-6006
(972) 230-0726
http://www.desotoisd.org
DESOTO H S & ISTEAM3D is a public Title I school in DESOTO, TX with about 3,253 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Texas
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- Magnet school:
- Yes
- District:
- DESOTO ISD
- Total Students:
- 3,253
- Teachers:
- 212.33
- 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 eligible school-No program
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* 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.
School Demographics for 3,253 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending DESOTO H S & ISTEAM3D is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 81% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 80.9%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 14.5%
- White
- 2.5%
- Two or more races
- 1.4%
- Asian
- 0.4%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.1%
- Female
- 50.0%
- Male
- 50.0%
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.