Desert Heights Charter Schools (81099)

GLENDALE, Arizona — 1 schools

907
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$11,813
Per-Pupil Spending
Other
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Desert Heights Charter Schools (81099) operates 1 public schools serving 907 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Arizona. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 other schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 868 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Maricopa County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $11,813 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 11.3% local, 72.0% state, and 16.8% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. The district's equity score — 32/100, ranked #250 of 439 in Arizona against a state average of 38 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 1 schools offering Advanced Placement (3 AP courses district-wide), and 22.1% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 50.2% White, 34.8% Hispanic or Latino, 5.4% African American across the district's schools.

Desert Heights Charter School accounts for 100.0% of all Desert Heights Charter Schools (81099) student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Desert Heights Charter Schools (81099)-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: other. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Desert Heights Charter Schools (81099) chronic absenteeism rate is 22.1% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Variation between sub-units within Desert Heights Charter Schools (81099) is typically wider than the Desert Heights Charter Schools (81099)-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

16.8%
Federal
72.0%
State
11.3%
Local

Funding Equity

32
Equity Score
250 / 439
State Rank
38
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Maricopa County county, where this district is located.

$1,457
Studio/mo
$1,583
1 BR/mo
$1,839
2 BR/mo
$2,452
3 BR/mo
$2,720
4 BR/mo

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in Desert Heights Charter Schools (81099).

White 50.2%
Hispanic or Latino 34.8%
African American 5.4%
Asian 1.4%
Multiracial 7.0%
Other 1.1%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 1
Schools with AP
3 AP courses total
22.1%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Desert Heights Charter Schools (81099)

School Enrollment
Desert Heights Charter School
Charter
868

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Desert Heights Charter Schools (81099)?

Desert Heights Charter Schools (81099) has 1 schools, including 1 other. Total enrollment is 907 students.

How much does Desert Heights Charter Schools (81099) spend per student?

Desert Heights Charter Schools (81099) spends $11,813 per student. The district has an equity score of 32/100, ranking #250 in Arizona.

What is the average rent near Desert Heights Charter Schools (81099)?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Maricopa County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Desert Heights Charter Schools (81099)?

Desert Heights Charter Schools (81099) students are 50.2% White, 34.8% Hispanic or Latino, 5.4% African American, 1.4% Asian, averaged across 1 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Desert Heights Charter Schools (81099)?

Desert Heights Charter Schools (81099) has an equity score of 32/100, ranking #250 out of 439 districts in Arizona. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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