How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Desert Mountain School | Sandra Day O'Connor High School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | DESERT HILLS, AZ | Glendale, AZ |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | other | other |
| Enrollment | 438 | 2,658 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 16.9:1 | 24.7:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 16.9% | 10.0% |
| 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 Mountain School | Sandra Day O'Connor High School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $11,201 | $11,201 |
| District | Deer Valley Unified District (4246) | Deer Valley Unified District (4246) |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Desert Mountain School | Sandra Day O'Connor High School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 76.3% | 69.2% |
| African American | 0.7% | 2.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.9% | 14.9% |
| Asian | 0.5% | 8.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Multiracial | 5.5% | 4.2% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Desert Mountain School | Sandra Day O'Connor High School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | 21 |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 438:1 | 443:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 42.7% | 29.5% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 15 | 63 |
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.