Desert Heights Charter School

Desert Heights Charter School

Charter Elementary School | Grade K-4
5821 W Beverly Ln,  Glendale, AZ
4.5
3.6
923 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Katherine Miler
Math Proficiency
41%
Reading Proficiency
45%
Average GPA
3.19
Graduation Rate
90%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.19
Reading Proficiency
45%
Math Proficiency
41%
Teachers
Teachers in First or Second Year
29.6%
College Prep
Number of AP Courses
3
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

Math
35%
State Average
44%
Science
34%
State Average
31%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Student Diversity

Male
51.3%
Female
48.7%
White
52.7%
Hispanic
29.8%
Two or more races
8%
Black
4.9%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2.1%
Native American
1.8%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

School Rankings

#45 Best Charter HS in Arizona
#76 Best Charter MS in Arizona
#94 Best Charter ES in Arizona
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.5 12 Reviews
5.0 NicheUser
4/11/2015
While most of the clubs for high school are sports, we do have variety for those who like other things.
4.0 NicheUser
4/11/2015
While we are going through construction for a new high school building, it's pretty great. During lunch, a lot of people do love to eat outside in the shade as opposed to inside. We use technology all the time in our classes, even in our math classes, so long as you don't misuse technology, we are allowed to have our iPads/tablets with a notebook app on it with a writable pen to take notes on if we so please. A lot better than carrying around a bunch of notebooks.
4.0 NicheUser
4/11/2015
Majority of the time the DHPA community is very accepting and is very student involved. Although, popularity and judgment issues occur in the grades of 9th and lower from what I have observed at the prep. Most of the time, there are no issues and everyone gets along and if something is wrong, the administration handles it all swiftly and efficiently, bullying is not tolerated.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.6 62 Reviews
1.0 parent
4/11/2023
This school is a disservice to students of all abilities and backgrounds, especially those with disabilities. They have limited special education services and lack the trained staff to assist.
5.0 parent
5/31/2019
My son just finished kindergarten at Desert Heights and we absolutely love it. The staff has excellent communication with the parents. My son had ADHD and was on an IEP when he started and in just one year his behavior and his academics have completely turned around. I would highly recommend this sc...
5.0 parent
4/28/2019
My experience at desert heights has been wonderful. They truly care about the success of the children. The community is great, I like the communication. The principal is amazing and deals with situations effectively! My children love their school and teachers!
5.0 parent
11/20/2018
I love this school and the family environment it provides. I couldn't imagine taking my kids elsewhere. They started at Desert Heights Preschool at 2 years old and will be stay with Desert Heights all the way to graduation at Desert Heights Preparatory Academy!

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Desert Heights Charter School is a charter school for students in grades K-4 located at 5821 W Beverly Ln in Glendale, AZ. The school has a total enrollment of 923. Academic records show that 41% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 45% are proficient in reading. Desert Heights Charter School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.19, and the graduation rate is 90%. The average home value in this area is $540,987. Discover additional schools in the area, like Deer Valley Academy, Intelli-School Glendale, Desert Heights Preparatory Academy, and more. Learn more about what Glendale has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Desert Heights Charter School.

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