Desert Edge High School

About Desert Edge High School

Desert Edge High School is a public high school located in Goodyear, Arizona. The school was established in 1998 and is part of the Agua Fria Union High School District. The school currently serves over 2,000 students in grades 9-12.
Desert Edge High School offers a wide range of educational opportunities, including Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) courses. The school also offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including sports, clubs, and service organizations.
Desert Edge High School is committed to providing a safe and secure environment for all students. The school has a zero-tolerance policy for bullying and harassment, and has a variety of programs to help ensure that all students are respected and feel safe.
Desert Edge High School is dedicated to providing a quality education to all students. The school’s staff is highly qualified and committed to helping students reach their full potential. The school also offers a variety of support services, such as counseling and tutoring, to help students succeed.
Desert Edge High School is a great place for students to learn and grow. With its commitment to providing a safe and secure environment and its variety of educational opportunities, Desert Edge High School is an excellent choice for any student.

Address:	15778 W Yuma Rd Goodyear, AZ 85338
Phone:	(623) 932-7500
Site:	aguafria.org
Grades:	9-12
Enrollment:	1,731 students

Overview Desert Edge High School

Desert Edge High School serves 1,731 students in grades 9-12.
Desert Edge High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 23% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 32%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Verdict on Desert Edge High School

Desert Edge High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Desert Edge High School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.