School Overview
DeSoto High School, located at 600 Eagle Drive in DeSoto, Texas, is the flagship secondary campus of the DeSoto Independent School District. Serving a diverse student population, the school is well-regarded for its robust academic programming, strong athletic tradition, and commitment to preparing students for post-secondary success. The campus is designed to foster a comprehensive high school experience, offering a wide array of extracurricular activities, fine arts programs, and career-readiness initiatives aimed at supporting the holistic development of its students.

A notable feature of the district’s educational model is the inclusion of the iSTEAM3D program, which is integrated into the educational framework to emphasize science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics. This specialized focus is designed to provide students with hands-on, project-based learning experiences that mirror real-world challenges. By blending rigorous academic standards with innovative technical training, the school aims to equip graduates with the critical thinking skills and creative problem-solving abilities necessary to excel in an increasingly competitive global workforce.
1,936
Total Students
105.4
Full-Time Teachers
18.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
62.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for DESOTO H S
Demographic Student Count
White32
Hispanic455
Black1,377
Asian8
Two or More55
American Indian9
  • Black
    1,377 (71.1%)
  • Hispanic
    455 (23.5%)
  • Two or More
    55 (2.8%)
  • White
    32 (1.7%)
  • American Indian
    9 (0.5%)
  • Asian
    8 (0.4%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: N/A
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: DESOTO ISD
Phone: (972)230-0726
Website: http://www.desotoisd.org
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 1,936
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 105.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 18.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 1,125
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 90
Grades Taught
Grade 9 562
Grade 10 528
Grade 11 414
Grade 12 432

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for DESOTO H S
Grade Student Count
Grade 9562
Grade 10528
Grade 11414
Grade 12432
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for DESOTO H S
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female91747.4%
Male1,01952.6%
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