Desert Edge High School

Desert Edge High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
15778 W Yuma Rd,  Goodyear, AZ
Agua Fria Union High School District
3.7
3.1
1,786 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
24:1
Average SAT Score
1060
Average ACT Score
22
Math Proficiency
44%
Reading Proficiency
38%
Average GPA
3.3
Graduation Rate
89%

Niche Grade

B-
Academics
B
Teachers
B
College Prep
B-
Administration
B-
Resources/Facilities
B+
Clubs and Activities
A
Sports
B
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.3
Reading Proficiency
38%
Math Proficiency
44%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
24:1
Teachers
84
Full Time Teachers
84
Teachers in First or Second Year
8.8%
College Prep
Average SAT
1060
Math
520
Verbal
540
Average ACT
22
Math
21
English
21
Reading
23
Science
21
Number of AP Courses
15
AP Pass Rate
22.4%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

Math
22%
State Average
48%
Science
35%
State Average
30%
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
352:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.3%
Female
47.7%
Hispanic
57.8%
White
20.5%
Black
13.2%
Two or more races
4.8%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2.7%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%
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Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Arizona State University 499 Students
Northern Arizona University 463 Students
Grand Canyon University 338 Students
University of Arizona 313 Students
Estrella Mountain Community College 224 Students
Arizona State University - West Campus 155 Students
University of California - Los Angeles 122 Students
University of San Diego 83 Students
Phoenix College 77 Students
Arizona State University - Polytechnic Campus 67 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 108 Students
Nursing 100 Students
Psychology 82 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 47 Students
Biology 43 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 39 Students
Computer Science 38 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice 32 Students
Pre-Law Studies 30 Students
Criminology 29 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 323 Reviews
4.0 Junior
8/12/2024
I have been at Desert Edge for about 2 years now and my experience has been wonderful. The teachers are nice and as someone who likes challenges, the courses are rigorous, but not impossible. There are lots of resources available like the library and the arts here are taught by amazing teachers who take pride in their work. The sports are good and inclusive. Overall, my experience has been good so far.
4.0 Senior
4/30/2024
The best part about Desert Edge is probably the school spirit and the atmosphere. It is a decently safe school and somewhat positive.
3.0 Senior
2/13/2024
Desert Edge High School is a decent school. But there is always room for improvement when it comes to students education and environment. Most of the teachers, in my experience could show students a bit more resources when it comes to helping students understand a certain subject instead of just reading off a power point.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.1 14 Reviews
2.0 student
4/18/2024
The staff are very rude and made me very uncomfortable
5.0 parent
6/19/2021
My son is a new freshman this summer and is learning so much from Desert Edge’s Summer Academy program! Because of the rich and engaging instruction, its almost like COVID didn’t happen last year and he’s back on track!
5.0 parent
5/5/2021
My daughter goes to Desert Edge as a junior and loves it their. People aren't afraid to speak their minds and are supportive of each other even if they disagree with their viewpoints. It is one big family between admin, teachers, students and coaches. She is a good athlete and has been mentored alot...
2.0 teacher
3/2/2021
I was a teacher at this school. I was new to a large school and had come from a smaller school. Some of the administration was so helpful. My first year was so much different than my second year. I had an admin that was unsupportive. He was not a leader or a coach and should not been allowed near a...

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