Desert Sunrise High School serves 1,016 students in grades 9-11.
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-11
- Enrollment: 1,016 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Desert Sunrise High School's student population of 1,016 students has grown by 65% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 29% over five school years.
School Mascot
Gary The Golden Hawk
Grades Offered
Grades 9-11
Total Students
1,016 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Year Founded
2022
School Colors
Blue, Gold
School Rankings
The diversity score of Desert Sunrise High School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
17:1
American Indian
3%
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
42%
48%
Black
19%
6%
White
27%
34%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Desert Sunrise High School?
1,016 students attend Desert Sunrise High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Desert Sunrise High School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, 19% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Desert Sunrise High School?
Desert Sunrise High School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Desert Sunrise High School offer ?
Desert Sunrise High School offers enrollment in grades 9-11
What school district is Desert Sunrise High School part of?
Desert Sunrise High School is part of Maricopa Unified School District (4441).
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