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Desert Mountain High School
Public High School
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Grade 9-12
12575 E Via Linda,
Scottsdale, AZ
Scottsdale Unified School District
School Details
Head of School
Nikki Wilfert
Student Teacher Ratio
21:1
Average SAT Score
1300
Average ACT Score
28
Math Proficiency
81%
Reading Proficiency
77%
Average GPA
3.53
Graduation Rate
94%
Niche Grade
A
A-
A-
B-
C
B
B+
C
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.53
Reading Proficiency
77%
Math Proficiency
81%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
21:1
Teachers
94
Full Time Teachers
94
Teachers in First or Second Year
21.9%
College Prep
Average SAT
1300
Math
650
Verbal
650
Average ACT
28
Math
27
English
28
Reading
28
Science
27
Number of AP Courses
15
AP Pass Rate
78.3%
AP Math Enrollment
High
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average
GreatSchools Rating
9
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
Math
13%
State Average
44%
Science
24%
State Average
31%
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
354:1
Student Diversity
Female
50.3%
Male
49.7%
White
72%
Asian or Pacific Islander
11.6%
Hispanic
9.4%
Black
3.2%
Two or more races
2.6%
Native American
1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Specialty School Programs
AP Programs Offered
IB 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
827 Students
University of Arizona
549 Students
Northern Arizona University
384 Students
University of California - Los Angeles
221 Students
University of San Diego
157 Students
Grand Canyon University
138 Students
University of Colorado Boulder
115 Students
Scottsdale Community College
108 Students
University of Southern California
100 Students
University of California - Berkeley
97 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business
297 Students
Psychology
160 Students
Biology
141 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
103 Students
Marketing
82 Students
Computer Science
80 Students
Finance
69 Students
Pre-Law Studies
64 Students
Political Science and Government
62 Students
Criminology
53 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
3/25/2025
My overall experience with Desert Mountain High School is very good. Although I am just a freshman, I have already seen the many opportunities my school allows me to have. For example, I am an International Baccalaureate student who is a part of 5 clubs, as well as a softball player. DMHS is a great school for students with diverse interests such as me.
12/19/2024
My son loves it here. It's a big school, but he's managed to find his niche. Solid public school American education with a broad scope of courses to choose from. As a parent, the Parents Association has been active and open, welcoming to new families. A good community spirit.
12/3/2024
I'm a senior at Desert Mountain, and I love the sense of community this school offers. As a diploma candidate of IB, I can say that the teachers and resources in the IB programme are top-notch, and the academics are rigorous but also easy to balance with extracurriculars. I've founded one club during my time at DM and taken on leadership positions in numerous more, and I'm grateful for the support I've received from the administration and Student Gov.
GreatSchools Reviews
10/8/2024
Very little school spirit or sense of community. In other areas Homecoming is a time where people come together, they kids here barely care, there isn't a reason to care. The layout of the school is like an airport, long hallways are crowded, strange bathroom tiled walls. Bathrooms are either closed...
7/14/2024
I go to this school so I really like it. they offer a great program called ib (I'm in it) and its really nice.
4/30/2024
I’m a current sophomore at this school, been here for both years. The teaching is mediocre, with a lot of teachers dependent on premade slideshows or just 0 instructions/engaging teaching. Some of the teachers are condescending and rude if you ask questions. It’s hard to catch up if your teacher doe...
8/1/2023
I go to school at DM and my teachers are caring, intelligent, and thoughtful. I had one really bad biology teacher last year but otherwise I have been happy. I think it’s sad the parents that come on here to vent. Sometimes it’s the students fall not the teacher or the schools. If you don’t do your...
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Homes For Sale
121
Average Home Value
$1,057,177
Median Lot Size
6,534 Sq Ft
% Renters
34%
Average Household Income
$128,762
% of College Grads
60.1%
Median Age
49
Average House Size
2,982 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
39.8%
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Desert Mountain High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Scottsdale, AZ and is served by the Scottsdale Unified School District in Arizona. The school has a total enrollment of 1,940 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 21:1. Academic records show that 81% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 77% are proficient in reading. Desert Mountain High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 10 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.53, the graduation rate is 94%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1300 and an ACT score of 28. The average home value in this area is $1,057,177. Discover additional schools in the area, like BASIS Scottsdale, Mountainside Middle School, Cheyenne Traditional Elementary School, and more. Learn more about what Scottsdale has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Desert Mountain High School.