School Overview
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.
2,216
Total Students
129.2
Full-Time Teachers
17.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
54.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for DESOTO H S
Demographic Student Count
White39
Hispanic466
Black1,655
Asian8
Two or More43
American Indian5
  • Black
    1,655 (74.7 %)
  • Hispanic
    466 (21.0 %)
  • Two or More
    43 (1.9 %)
  • White
    39 (1.8 %)
  • Asian
    8 (0.4 %)
  • American Indian
    5 (0.2 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: N/A
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: DESOTO ISD
Phone: (972)230-0726
Website: http://www.desotoisd.org
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 2,216
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 129.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 17.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 1,125
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 90
Grades Taught
Grade 9 712
Grade 10 585
Grade 11 418
Grade 12 501

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for DESOTO H S
Grade Student Count
Grade 9712
Grade 10585
Grade 11418
Grade 12501
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for DESOTO H S
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female1,05647.7%
Male1,16052.3%
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)