High school (grades 9-12) · Gilbert, AZ
Desert Hills High School
Federal NCES profile for Desert Hills High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
The verdict
Desert Hills High School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Arizona schools.
- #48 of 63
- public schools in Gilbert · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 41.7%
- free-lunch eligible
- 231
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Desert Hills High School ranks #48 of 63 public schools in Gilbert, AZ.
School address
NCES ID 040038401899 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Desert Hills High School shrank from 264 students in 2022-23 to 245 in 2023-24 (-7.2%).
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-19 students YoY 040038401899 · Gilbert, AZ High · SMALL · CHARTER
231 enr · 41.7% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Slover Mountain High (Continuation) (231 students)
Desert Hills High School shrank from 264 students in 2022-23 to 245 in 2023-24 (-7.2%). NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
How Desert Hills High School compares
Desert Hills High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.7% | ▼ 14% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 231 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
Equity indicators methodology
Student demographics
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 31.2% of enrollment.
Simpson diversity index - at 73.0, Desert Hills High School is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
District finance for American Charter Schools Foundation D.B.a. Desert (79872) reports $12,330 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Frequently asked questions about Desert Hills High School
How many students attend Desert Hills High School?
Desert Hills High School has 231 students enrolled. It is a high school in Gilbert, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 264 (2022-23) → 245 (2023-24), down 19.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Desert Hills High School?
41.7% of students at Desert Hills High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Desert Hills High School?
The largest demographic group at Desert Hills High School is Hispanic or Latino at 31.2% of enrollment, in Gilbert, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Desert Hills High School?
Desert Hills High School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Desert Hills High School rank among public schools in Gilbert?
By Resource Investment Index, Desert Hills High School ranks #48 of 63 public schools in Gilbert, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Gilbert on the city page.
What other schools are in American Charter Schools Foundation D.B.a. Desert (79872)?
None; American Charter Schools Foundation D.B.a. Desert (79872) is a single-school charter district, and Desert Hills High School is its only campus.