How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Desert Vista High School | Mountain Pointe High School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | PHOENIX, AZ | PHOENIX, AZ |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 2,761 | 1,570 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 23.5:1 | 20.2:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 7.0% | 25.0% |
| 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 Vista High School | Mountain Pointe High School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $10,517 | $10,517 |
| District | Tempe Union High School District (4287) | Tempe Union High School District (4287) |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Desert Vista High School | Mountain Pointe High School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 49.4% | 15.7% |
| African American | 6.1% | 30.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 28.0% | 39.1% |
| Asian | 6.1% | 1.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2.0% | 5.6% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Multiracial | 8.2% | 7.4% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Desert Vista High School | Mountain Pointe High School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 15 | 13 |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 394.4:1 | 290.7:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 34.0% | 63.0% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 7 | 31 |
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.