- Enrollment
- 2,258
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Tucson, AZ
Desert View High School
Federal NCES profile for Desert View High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 040817001438
👥 S:T ratio 17
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Desert View High School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Arizona schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Arizona.
- #16 of 38
- high schools in Tucson · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.8:1
- large classes for Arizona
- 59.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Desert View High School has class sizes larger than 80% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Desert View High School ranks #16 of 38 high schools in Tucson, AZ.
School address
District: Sunnyside Unified District (4407) · Arizona
NCES ID 040817001438 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Desert View High School held near 2,157 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 101.1 → 100.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 040817001438 · Tucson, AZ High · LARGE · TRAD
2,102 enr · 20.8:1 · 59.0% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Sunnyside High School (2,258 students)
Desert View High School held near 2,157 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE held 101.1 → 100.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Desert View High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sunnyside High
Sunnyside High School
2,258 students
- This school
Desert View High School
2,102 students
- Sierra 2-8 Sch 801
Sierra 2-8 School
801 students
- Gallego Interm 768
Gallego Intermediate Fine Arts Magnet School
768 students
- Elvira Element 642
Elvira Elementary School
642 students
- Los Amigos Ele 613
Los Amigos Elementary School
613 students
What this shows Desert View High School reports 2,102 students on the CCD universe file.
How Desert View High School compares
Desert View High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.8:1 | ▲ 22% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.0% | ▲ 22% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,102 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.8:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,102
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
59.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% above the Arizona average of 48.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.8:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 80% in Arizona - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Funding equity
$10,153
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arizona avg of $13,502
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 350 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
24
in-school suspensions + 277 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 87.1%
African American 4.1%
White 3.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.2%
Two or More 1.4%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 87.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.7, Desert View High School is less mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 7
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Sunnyside Unified District (4407) reports $10,153 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Desert View High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunnyside High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sierra 2-8 School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gallego Intermediate Fine Arts Magnet School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Elvira Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Los Amigos Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Desert View High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 801
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 768
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 642
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 613
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Similar high schools in Tucson
4 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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Standard public school
1,319 students 20.9:1 students per teacher
Innovation Tech High School
Standard public school
333 students 27.8:1 students per teacher
Project More High School
Alternative education program
61 students 7.6:1 students per teacher
Jted Innovative Learning Center @ the Bridges
Vocational / career-technical school
3 students
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.
Similar enrollment (~2,102 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Desert View High School
How many students attend Desert View High School?
Desert View High School has 2,102 students enrolled. It is a high school in Tucson, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 2,169 (2022-23) → 2,157 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Desert View High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Desert View High School is 20.8:1, which is 22% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 32% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Desert View High School?
59.0% of students at Desert View High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Desert View High School?
The largest demographic group at Desert View High School is Hispanic or Latino at 87.1% of enrollment, in Tucson, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Desert View High School?
Desert View High School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Desert View High School rank among high schools in Tucson?
By Resource Investment Index, Desert View High School ranks #16 of 38 high schools in Tucson, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Tucson on the city page.
What other schools are in Sunnyside Unified District (4407)?
Besides Desert View High School, Sunnyside Unified District (4407) also operates Sunnyside High School (2,258 students), Sierra 2-8 School (801 students), and Gallego Intermediate Fine Arts Magnet School (768 students). See the Sunnyside Unified District (4407) district page for the complete list.