Top Rankings
American Charter Schools Foundation D.B.A. Desert (79872) ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public school serving 245 students in American Charter Schools Foundation D.B.A. Desert (79872). This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
51爆料 in American Charter School Foundation D.B.A. Desert (79872) have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Arizona public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (AZ)
# Schools
1 School
2,470 Schools
# Students
245 Students
1,123,267 Students
# Teachers
n/a
50,033 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
n/a
Student By Grade
District Rank
American Charter Schools Foundation D.B.A. Desert (79872), which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 601 school districts in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 42% has increased from 40-44% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#480 out of 618 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
24%
Graduation Rate
42%
77%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.73
0.66
% American Indian
20%
5%
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
34%
48%
% Black
7%
6%
% White
34%
34%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $10,078 in this school district is less than the state median of $11,429. The school district revenue/student has declined by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,118 is less than the state median of $11,331. The school district spending/student has declined by 12% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$12,837 MM
Spending
$3 MM
$12,727 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,078
$11,429
Spending / Student
$11,118
$11,331
Best American Charter Schools Foundation D.B.A. Desert (79872) 51爆料s (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Desert Hills High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1515 S Val Vista Dr
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 813-1151
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 813-1151
Gr: 9-12 | 245 students Minority enrollment: 66%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to American Charter Schools Foundation D.B.A. Desert (79872)?
American Charter Schools Foundation D.B.A. Desert (79872) manages 1 public schools serving 245 students.
What is the rank of American Charter Schools Foundation D.B.A. Desert (79872)?
American Charter Schools Foundation D.B.A. Desert (79872) is ranked #513 out of 601 school districts in Arizona (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Arizona school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in American Charter Schools Foundation D.B.A. Desert (79872)?
34% of American Charter Schools Foundation D.B.A. Desert (79872) students are Hispanic, 34% of students are White, 20% of students are American Indian, 7% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is American Charter Schools Foundation D.B.A. Desert (79872)'s spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,118 is less than the state median of $11,331. The school district spending/student has declined by 12% over four school years.
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