How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Desert Heights Charter School | Sunflower School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Glendale, AZ | Glendale, AZ |
| School Type | regular | special-ed |
| Grade Level | other | other |
| Enrollment | 868 | 21 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 15.1:1 | 7:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 22.9% | 56.0% |
| Charter School | Yes | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Desert Heights Charter School | Sunflower School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $9,987 | $10,026 |
| District | Desert Heights Charter Schools (81099) | Peoria Unified School District |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Desert Heights Charter School | Sunflower School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 50.2% | 33.3% |
| African American | 5.4% | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 34.8% | 47.6% |
| Asian | 1.4% | 4.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.8% | 9.5% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 7.0% | 4.8% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Desert Heights Charter School | Sunflower School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 3 | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | No |
| Counselor Ratio | - | - |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 30.7% | 80.0% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 37 | 0 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 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.