How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Desert Hills High School | Gilbert High School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Gilbert, AZ | Gilbert, AZ |
| School Type | alternative | regular |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 231 | 2,418 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 19.3:1 | 19.5:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 41.7% | 20.0% |
| 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 Hills High School | Gilbert High School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $12,330 | $10,928 |
| District | Desert Hills High School | Gilbert Public Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Desert Hills High School | Gilbert High School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 30.7% | 52.2% |
| African American | 6.5% | 2.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 31.2% | 33.1% |
| Asian | 0.4% | 3.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 26.8% | 1.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Multiracial | 4.3% | 6.7% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Desert Hills High School | Gilbert High School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | 21 |
| Gifted Program | No | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | - | 334:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | - | 45.2% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 15 |
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.