Desert Heights Charter School

About Desert Heights Charter School

Desert Heights Charter School is a public charter school located in Phoenix, Arizona. It is a K-8 school that provides a rigorous and personalized learning experience for its students. The school is dedicated to providing a high-quality education that is tailored to the individual needs of each student. The school focuses on developing the whole child by providing a well-rounded education that includes the arts, sciences, and technology. The school also offers a variety of extracurricular activities to keep students engaged and challenged. Desert Heights Charter School is committed to providing a safe and nurturing environment for its students. The school has a strong sense of community and works to create an environment where students can learn and grow together. Desert Heights Charter School is a great option for students who are looking for an education that is tailored to their individual needs.

Address:	5821 W Beverly Ln Glendale, AZ 85306
Phone:	(602) 896-2900
Site:	dhschools.org
Grades:	Charter School
Enrollment:	935 students

Overview Desert Heights Charter School

Desert Heights Charter School serves 935 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
Desert Heights Charter School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (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 39% (which is equal to the Arizona state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Verdict on Desert Heights Charter School

Desert Heights Charter School is ranked within the top 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 Heights Charter School is 0.61, 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.