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Desert Mountain High School vs. Chaparral High School

Should you attend Desert Mountain High School or Chaparral High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Desert Mountain High School
12575 E. Via Linda
Scottsdale, AZ 85259
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Chaparral High School
6935 E Gold Dust Ave
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Top Rankings

Desert Mountain High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)

Chaparral High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Overview
Serving 1,940 students in grades 9-12, Desert Mountain High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 67% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,909 students in grades 9-12, Chaparral High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 62% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,940 students
1,909 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Desert Mountain High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Chaparral High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
48% | 52%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Desert Mountain High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Chaparral High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
94 teachers
90 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Desert Mountain High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Chaparral High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Desert Mountain High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Scottsdale Unified District (4240) School District and the state of Arizona, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Chaparral High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Scottsdale Unified District (4240) School District and the state of Arizona, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#64 out of 1921 schools in AZ
(Top 5%)
#106 out of 1921 schools in AZ
(Top 10%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Desert Mountain High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Chaparral High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
67%
(Top 10% in AZ)
62%
(Top 10% in AZ)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Desert Mountain High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Scottsdale Unified District (4240) School District and Arizona public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Chaparral High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Scottsdale Unified District (4240) School District and Arizona public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
77%
(Top 5% in AZ)(21-22 School Year Data)
75%
(Top 5% in AZ)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Desert Mountain High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Scottsdale Unified District (4240) School District and Arizona public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Chaparral High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Scottsdale Unified District (4240) School District and Arizona public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
34%
(Top 30% in AZ)(21-22 School Year Data)
33%
(Top 30% in AZ)(21-22 School Year Data)
94%
(Top 20% in AZ)
96%
(Top 5% in AZ)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Desert Mountain High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Scottsdale Unified District (4240) School District and Arizona public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Chaparral High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Scottsdale Unified District (4240) School District and Arizona public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Desert Mountain High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Chaparral High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
515
442
Grade 10 Students
475
476
Grade 11 Students
474
487
Grade 12 Students
476
504

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Desert Mountain High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Scottsdale Unified District (4240) School District and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Chaparral High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Scottsdale Unified District (4240) School District and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% Asian
12%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Desert Mountain High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Scottsdale Unified District (4240) School District and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Chaparral High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Scottsdale Unified District (4240) School District and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
9%
12%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Desert Mountain High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Scottsdale Unified District (4240) School District and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Chaparral High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Scottsdale Unified District (4240) School District and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
4%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Desert Mountain High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Scottsdale Unified District (4240) School District and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Chaparral High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Scottsdale Unified District (4240) School District and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
70%
75%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Desert Mountain High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Scottsdale Unified District (4240) School District and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Chaparral High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Scottsdale Unified District (4240) School District and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Desert Mountain High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Scottsdale Unified District (4240) School District and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Chaparral High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Scottsdale Unified District (4240) School District and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.49
0.42
This chart showcases the diversity score of Desert Mountain High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Scottsdale Unified District (4240) School District and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Chaparral High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Scottsdale Unified District (4240) School District and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
7%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Desert Mountain High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Scottsdale Unified District (4240) School District and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Chaparral High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Scottsdale Unified District (4240) School District and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Desert Mountain High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Scottsdale Unified District (4240) School District and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Chaparral High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Scottsdale Unified District (4240) School District and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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