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Desert Mountain High School
PublicHighGrades 9–12
12575 E. Via Linda, Scottsdale, AZ 85259 · (480) 484-7000 · Part of Scottsdale Unified District
Students
1,905
Students per teacher
21:1
Setting
City
Grades
9–12
What stands out about Desert Mountain High School
- School Grade A−: near the top of Arizona’s public schools
- Math proficiency 18 pts above the state
- Reading / language arts 9 pts above the state
- Larger classes: 21:1 students per teacher
- Enrollment up 8.9% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency49%
State average 31.2%
Reading / language arts47%
State average 38.5%
Location
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12575 E. Via Linda, Scottsdale
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 9441
Grade 10517
Grade 11471
Grade 12476
Enrollment over time
1,750’20
1,894’21
1,880’22
1,940’23
1,905’24
Up 8.9% since 2020.
Who goes here
White 70%Asian 13%Hispanic 10%Two or more races 3%Black 3%American Indian/Alaska Native 1%Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.