Desert Vista High School is a public high school located in the Ahwatukee area of Phoenix, Arizona. Opened in 1996, it is the second Tempe Union High School District school in Ahwatukee and serves approximately 3,000 students.
Evit - Desert Vista High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 76% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 45%).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Vocational school
- Grades: 9-12
- Math Proficiency: 76%
- Reading Proficiency: 65%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students (21-22)
1 student
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Year Founded
1996
Colors
Navy Blue, Gold, Midnight blue, Vegas Gold
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)76%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)65%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
(21-22)n/a
5%
Asian
(21-22)n/a
3%
Hispanic
(21-22)100%
47%
Black
(21-22)n/a
6%
White
(21-22)n/a
35%
Hawaiian
(21-22)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(21-22)n/a
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Thunder
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Evit - Desert Vista High School often compared to?
Evit - Desert Vista High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Evit - Arcadia High School, Evit - Apache Junction High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
76% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% AZ state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% AZ state average).
How many students attend Evit - Desert Vista High School?
1 students attend Evit - Desert Vista High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Evit - Desert Vista High School students are Hispanic.
What grades does Evit - Desert Vista High School offer ?
Evit - Desert Vista High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Evit - Desert Vista High School part of?
Evit - Desert Vista High School is part of East Valley Institute Of Technology (4516) School District.
In what neighborhood is Evit - Desert Vista High School located?
Evit - Desert Vista High School is located in the South Mountain Village neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ. There are 45 other public schools located in South Mountain Village.
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