Desert View High School

Desert View High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
4101 E Valencia Rd,  Tucson, AZ
Sunnyside Unified School District
3.5
3.6
2,030 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
21:1
Average SAT Score
1000
Average ACT Score
19
Math Proficiency
25%
Reading Proficiency
20%
Average GPA
3.25
Graduation Rate
86%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.25
Reading Proficiency
20%
Math Proficiency
25%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
21:1
Teachers
101
Full Time Teachers
101
Teachers in First or Second Year
8.1%
College Prep
Average SAT
1000
Math
510
Verbal
490
Average ACT
19
Math
19
English
18
Reading
20
Science
19
Number of AP Courses
7
AP Pass Rate
57%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
9%
State Average
44%
Science
11%
State Average
31%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
411:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.7%
Female
48.3%
Hispanic
87%
Black
4%
White
3.8%
Native American
3.6%
Two or more races
<1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%

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.
University of Arizona 877 Students
Northern Arizona University 544 Students
Arizona State University 497 Students
Pima Community College 425 Students
Grand Canyon University 277 Students
University of California - Los Angeles 184 Students
New Mexico State University 158 Students
University of New Mexico 157 Students
University of San Diego 149 Students
Arizona State University - West Campus 140 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 127 Students
Nursing 108 Students
Psychology 84 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 79 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 71 Students
Criminology 41 Students
Mechanical Engineering 41 Students
Engineering 38 Students
Small Business Management 38 Students
Biology 31 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.5 473 Reviews
4.0 Alum
6/3/2024
My experience was average, but I can say the best part of this school was the Jted Programs they had, and the worst part had to be the physics class that EVERY student struggled with.
3.0 Junior
5/10/2023
I'm in my Junior year of highschool, i wish i could say i enjoy it but in reality. Everytime I walk into a restroom theres girls smoking and take forever in the restrooms. Fights are non-stop, it's not everyday but at least once or twice a week. I've had some issues with the teachers but some are super chill and are very understanding. Every monitor is super cool if you take the time to know them and start a conversation with them. I hope that Senor year will be much better and funner. Prom was super cool and everyone had a blast. Nothing went wrong at all. I haven't been to any Pep rally's but i hope in the future i will. Do i recommend your student to come here? I wouldn't say no but i also wouldn't say yes. There is better options.
4.0 Freshman
8/16/2022
It has been exciting to see all the programs available at my school. Although I am only a freshman I hope to be involved as much as possible to have an overall fulfilling experience. I hope to gain knowledge of career preparedness during my time here.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.6 5 Reviews
5.0 student
9/8/2025
This school is awesome. Sauce. Also has one of the coolest basketball courts I've ever seen. Made lots of friends here and one of my favorite teachers shout out Mr. Paulson is one of the the best I've ever had. There is some teachers that I don't like but that's for every school. For the most part,...
4.0 student
12/25/2019
Quite beneficial to me, and effective. Not only promoting growth academically, this school has helped with my improvement socially and mentally.
3.0 student
4/20/2016
Very unorganized! I feel as though there is no help here to improve as a student- not even from the counselors. However, taking advanced classes does challenge you much more. But overall, the school needs much much improvement with staff being more respectful (specifically office staff) to students...
5.0 parent
8/21/2015
As a parent I've seen how my daughter is getting ready for university or collage with the AVID program. She doesn't need to go to pa private school to get this.

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Desert View High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Tucson, AZ and is served by the Sunnyside Unified School District in Arizona. The school has a total enrollment of 2,030 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 21:1. Academic records show that 25% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 20% are proficient in reading. Desert View High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.25, the graduation rate is 86%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1000 and an ACT score of 19. The average home value in this area is $293,437. Discover additional schools in the area, like Alta Vista High School, and more. Learn more about what Tucson has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Desert View High School.

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