Top Rankings
American Charter Schools Foundation D.B.A. Desert (79872) School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there is 1 public school serving 274 students in American Charter Schools Foundation D.B.A. Desert (79872) School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
Public School in American Charter School Foundation D.B.A. Desert (79872) School District have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Arizona public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Arizona public school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (AZ)
# Schools
1 School
2,474 Schools
# Students
274 Students
1,138,681 Students
# Teachers
n/a
50,929 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
n/a
District Rank
American Charter Schools Foundation D.B.A. Desert (79872) School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 602 school districts in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 15-19% has decreased from 30-34% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#421 out of 610 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
39%
Graduation Rate
15-19%
76%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.71
0.65
# American Indian Students
46 Students
55,502 Students
% American Indian Students
17%
5%
# Asian Students
n/a
34,069 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
98 Students
531,904 Students
% Hispanic Students
36%
47%
# Black Students
18 Students
63,785 Students
% Black Students
7%
6%
# White Students
99 Students
404,765 Students
% White Students
36%
35%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
4,238 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
12 Students
44,324 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
16,629
# Students in K Grade:
-
80,037
# Students in 1st Grade:
-
79,753
# Students in 2nd Grade:
-
82,851
# Students in 3rd Grade:
-
82,816
# Students in 4th Grade:
-
82,687
# Students in 5th Grade:
-
83,739
# Students in 6th Grade:
-
84,560
# Students in 7th Grade:
-
88,467
# Students in 8th Grade:
-
92,012
# Students in 9th Grade:
45
94,964
# Students in 10th Grade:
49
90,488
# Students in 11th Grade:
46
86,306
# Students in 12th Grade:
134
92,939
# Ungraded Students:
-
433
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $9,011 in this school district is less than the state median of $11,274. The school district revenue/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $9,942 is less than the state median of $11,177. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$12,837 MM
Spending
$3 MM
$12,727 MM
Revenue / Student
$9,011
$11,274
Spending / Student
$9,942
$11,177
Best American Charter Schools Foundation D.B.A. Desert (79872) School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Desert Hills High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1515 S Val Vista Dr
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 813-1151
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 813-1151
Grades: 9-12
| 274 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to American Charter Schools Foundation D.B.A. Desert (79872) School District?
American Charter Schools Foundation D.B.A. Desert (79872) School District manages 1 public schools serving 274 students.
What is the rank of American Charter Schools Foundation D.B.A. Desert (79872) School District?
American Charter Schools Foundation D.B.A. Desert (79872) School District is ranked #408 out of 602 school districts in Arizona (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Arizona school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in American Charter Schools Foundation D.B.A. Desert (79872) School District?
36% of American Charter Schools Foundation D.B.A. Desert (79872) School District students are Hispanic, 36% of students are White, 17% of students are American Indian, 7% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is American Charter Schools Foundation D.B.A. Desert (79872) School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $9,942 is less than the state median of $11,177. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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