American Charter Schools Foundation d.b.a. Desert (79872)

Operating as an active, independent charter district in the heart of Phoenix, Arizona, the American Charter Schools Foundation—doing business as Desert Hills High School—provides targeted secondary education tailored exclusively to students in grades 9 through 12. Conveniently located at 6150 N 16th Street, Suite A, the single-campus district serves a dynamic large-city environment within the broader Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler metropolitan region. Functioning as its own local educational agency for federal programs, the district offers a focused high school experience designed to guide young adults through their critical upperclassmen years and prepare them for post-secondary education and career pathways.

According to federal educational records for the 2024–2025 school year, the district fosters a close-knit learning community with a total enrollment of 231 students. The student body exhibits rich cultural diversity, bringing together significant proportions of Hispanic, White, American Indian, Black, and multiracial learners, alongside an even gender balance across all grade levels. To support student success—particularly for its large graduating senior class of over 100 students—the district maintains a strong staffing infrastructure comprising 30 full-time equivalent team members. With 24 dedicated teachers, 2 instructional aides, and 4 support staff personnel, the school delivers a personalized, supportive ratio of under ten students per teacher, ensuring individual academic guidance in a structured urban setting.