Desert Oasis HS

3,300 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Desert Oasis High School (DOHS), located in the southwest area of Las Vegas, is a comprehensive public secondary school serving students in grades 9 through 12 as part of the Clark County School District. Since opening its doors in 2008, the school has established a robust academic and extracurricular environment. It is well-regarded for its wide array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs, and a dedicated faculty focused on preparing students for post-secondary success, whether in higher education or the workforce.

Beyond the classroom, the school—home of the "Diamondbacks"—is highly active in athletics, the arts, and student leadership. The campus features modern facilities that support a diverse range of student interests, including award-winning performing arts programs and competitive sports teams. By fostering a culture of school spirit and community involvement, Desert Oasis emphasizes not only academic achievement but also the development of well-rounded, engaged citizens within the Las Vegas community.

3,300

Total Students

127.0

Full-Time Teachers

26.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

100.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Desert Oasis HS
Demographic	Student Count
White	769
Hispanic	986
Black	478
Asian	553
Two or More	389
American Indian	15
Pacific Islander	107

Hispanic
986 (29.9%)
White
769 (23.3%)
Asian
553 (16.8%)
Black
478 (14.5%)
Two or More
389 (11.8%)
Pacific Islander
107 (3.2%)
American Indian
15 (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:	Yes
District:	Clark County
Phone:	(702)799-6881
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	3,300
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	127.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	26.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	3,275
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	25

* 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 9 893

Grade 10 829

Grade 11 774

Grade 12 793

Ungraded 11

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Desert Oasis HS
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	893
Grade 10	829
Grade 11	774
Grade 12	793
Ungraded	11

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Desert Oasis HS
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	1,586	48.1%
Male	1,711	51.8%
Not Specified	3	0.1%

High School 9th - 12th