Desert Mountain High School

www.susd.org/dmhs

1,905 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Desert Mountain High School, located in the prestigious McDowell Mountain Ranch area of Scottsdale, Arizona, is a prominent public secondary school within the Scottsdale Unified School District. Known for its rigorous academic environment, the school serves students in grades 9 through 12 and maintains a strong reputation for preparing students for higher education. The campus is particularly noted for being the only school in the district to offer the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme, attracting students who are looking for a challenging, globally-focused curriculum that emphasizes critical thinking and interdisciplinary study.

Beyond its academic offerings, Desert Mountain provides a well-rounded extracurricular experience, featuring a robust athletic program and a variety of student clubs and organizations. The school is frequently recognized for its competitive spirit in sports and its commitment to fostering leadership and civic engagement. With its scenic location, modern facilities, and a diverse range of honors and AP courses alongside its signature IB program, Desert Mountain High School serves as a comprehensive educational hub for families in the North Scottsdale community.

1,905

Total Students

92.7

Full-Time Teachers

20.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Desert Mountain High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,327
Hispanic	185
Black	61
Asian	240
Two or More	62
American Indian	21
Pacific Islander	9

White
1,327 (69.7%)
Asian
240 (12.6%)
Hispanic
185 (9.7%)
Two or More
62 (3.3%)
Black
61 (3.2%)
American Indian
21 (1.1%)
Pacific Islander
9 (0.5%)

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:	Scottsdale Unified District (4240)
Phone:	(480)484-7000
Website:	http://www.susd.org/dmhs
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,905
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	92.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.6
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 9 441

Grade 10 517

Grade 11 471

Grade 12 476

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Desert Mountain High School
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	441
Grade 10	517
Grade 11	471
Grade 12	476

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Desert Mountain High School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	935	49.1%
Male	970	50.9%

High School 7th - 12th

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0 Students

5601 E GREENWAY RD
SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85254 (9.0 miles away)

High School 9th - 12th