Desert Edge High School

Agua Fria Union High School District (4289)

www.aguafria.org/dehs

2,106 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Desert Edge High School, located in Goodyear, Arizona, is a comprehensive public high school serving students in the Agua Fria Union High School District. As a prominent fixture in the West Valley, the school is well-regarded for its commitment to academic achievement and its vibrant extracurricular environment. The campus is designed to foster a well-rounded educational experience, offering a wide array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, career and technical education (CTE) programs, and specialized academic pathways that prepare students for both higher education and the modern workforce.

Beyond the classroom, Desert Edge is highly recognized for its competitive spirit and community engagement. The school features a robust athletics program and numerous student organizations, including arts, music, and leadership groups, which encourage students to develop their talents and build strong social connections. By emphasizing a culture of excellence and inclusivity, Desert Edge High School strives to provide a supportive environment that equips its diverse student body with the skills, confidence, and character necessary to succeed as global citizens after graduation.

2,106

Total Students

96.8

Full-Time Teachers

21.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Desert Edge High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	386
Hispanic	1,268
Black	266
Asian	58
Two or More	102
American Indian	13
Pacific Islander	13

Hispanic
1,268 (60.2%)
White
386 (18.3%)
Black
266 (12.6%)
Two or More
102 (4.8%)
Asian
58 (2.8%)
American Indian
13 (0.6%)
Pacific Islander
13 (0.6%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Agua Fria Union High School District (4289)
Phone:	(623)932-7500
Website:	http://www.aguafria.org/dehs
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,106
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	96.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 521

Grade 10 488

Grade 11 565

Grade 12 532