Serving 329 students in grades 9-12, Desert Winds High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 11-19% (which was lower than the Arizona state average of 63%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 50-59% (which was lower than the Arizona state average of 79%).
The student:teacher ratio of 33:1 was higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
329 students
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)11-19%
63%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)50-59%
79%
Student : Teacher Ratio
33:1
17:1
American Indian
13%
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
66%
48%
Black
4%
6%
White
13%
34%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(13-14)≤5%
77%
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 63% AZ state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 79% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Desert Winds High School?
The graduation rate of Desert Winds High School is 5%, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 77%.
How many students attend Desert Winds High School?
329 students attend Desert Winds High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Desert Winds High School students are Hispanic, 13% of students are American Indian, 13% of students are White, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Desert Winds High School?
Desert Winds High School has a student ration of 33:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Desert Winds High School offer ?
Desert Winds High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Desert Winds High School part of?
Desert Winds High School is part of CASA Grande Union High School District (4453).
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