How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Desert Canyon Middle School | Saguaro High School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | SCOTTSDALE, AZ | SCOTTSDALE, AZ |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | middle | high |
| Enrollment | 423 | 1,300 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 16.9:1 | 21.6:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 10.8% | 19.0% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Desert Canyon Middle School | Saguaro High School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $12,713 | $12,713 |
| District | Scottsdale Unified District (4240) | Scottsdale Unified District (4240) |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Desert Canyon Middle School | Saguaro High School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 70.0% | 55.5% |
| African American | 4.7% | 5.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.1% | 24.6% |
| Asian | 8.3% | 4.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.9% | 4.8% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Multiracial | 3.8% | 4.6% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Desert Canyon Middle School | Saguaro High School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | 14 |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 302.1:1 | 342.1:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 32.4% | 47.0% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 13 | 7 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.